2018 Respiratory Care in Pulmonary Hypertension

Using a case-based approach, the lecture will review the five World Health Organization (WHO) groups of pulmonary hypertension, explaining the different underlying pathogenic mechanisms resulting in each group.  The session will identify treatment approaches to each group, especially WHO group 1/pulmonary arterial hypertension.  Throughout the lecture, there will be emphasis on the role of the Respiratory Therapist in the diagnosis and management of the patient.

Presented by Robert Walter, MD, MPH, FCCP

Original webcast date: June 12, 2018

This archived webcast is approved for 1.0 CRCE Hour

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Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
June 12, 2018
Expiration Date:
October 01, 2018 12:00 AM
Seminar Objectives
  • Review the classification and mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension
  • Discuss the role of the respiratory therapist in the diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
  • Review the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for pulmonary hypertension
2018 Respiratory Care in Pulmonary Hypertension
Speaker Information
Robert Walter MD, MPH, FCCP
Individual topic purchase: Selected
American Association for Respiratory Care
Continuing Respiratory Care Education: 1.00
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