PAH

Question 1

RVSP differentiates CP from RCMP by

Answer 1

More than 50 s/o RCMP

Question 2

Classfn of PAH based on MEAN pulmonary artery pressure

Answer 2

25-40 :Mild

More than 55:Severe (all mean pressures)

Question 3

3 features at PA level which indicates PAH

Answer 3

1. PA Diameter >25 mm
2. Early Diastolic PR velocity >2.2m/s
3. RVOT acceleration time <105msec

Question 4

Right atrial area and PAH

Answer 4

RA End Systolic area >18 cm2 is

s/o PAH

Question 5

Systolic PAP of 40 usually indicates a mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure of

Answer 5

25 mm Hg- ie PAH

Question 6

Normal mean PAP in sea level

Answer 6

12-16 mm Hf

Question 7

Normal PV Acceleration time

Answer 7

> 130 ms
mildly elevated PAP-AT: 80-100 ms
<80 ms- severely elevated PAP

Question 8

In general PASP more than …… in younger adults and more than …. in older should be considered elevated

Answer 8

35 and 40.

Uptodate 2018

Question 9

Normal PV acceleration time

Answer 9

> 130 ms