Non-invasive screening for pulmonary hypertension in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) that is associated with poor prognosis. Noninvasive screening for PH in IPF patients is challenging and a combination of several noninvasive determinations can improve discrimination.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - June 1, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Laith Alkukhun, Xiao-Feng Wang, Mostafa Ahmed, Manfred Baumgartner, Marie Budev, Raed A. Dweik, Adriano R. Tonelli Source Type: research