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armygirl

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on: Jul 16, 2018
At rest, what level does the mean pulmonary artery pressure need to reach before it is considered pulmonary hypertension?
 
  a. Greater than 10 mm Hg
  b. Greater than 15 mm Hg
  c. Greater than 20 mm Hg
  d. Greater than 25 mm Hg

Question 2

Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is not typically associated with which of the following conditions?
 
  a. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  b. Cirrhosis of the liver
  c. Congenital heart disease
  d. Human immunodeficiency virus infection


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Pulmonary hypertension is defined by an elevation in mean pulmonary arterial pressure greater than 25 mm Hg at rest.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
PAH may be associated with several conditions, including congenital heart disease, collagen vascular disease, cirrhosis of the liver, viral infections (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus infec-tion), and drugs and toxins (diet pills or anorexigens), to name a few.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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