Pulmonary hypertension and the right ventricle: what’s practically important?

This short talk will focus on the who, why, how, what, and when of diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension and the right ventricle: 

• Who gets pulmonary hypertension? 
• Why is pulmonary hypertension important? 

• How do I diagnose pulmonary hypertension? 
• What are the most important practical management strategies? 
• When should I use advanced monitors and expensive pharmacotherapies? 

Both acute and chronic pulmonary hypertension will be discussed, and the emphasis will be on practical management of patients in the intensive care environment.