#294 Pulmonary Hypertension Update

Sep 13, 2021, 07:00 AM

Join us as we take a six-minute walk through the definition, presenting symptoms, and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension with our esteemed guest Dr. Estefania Oliveros, @EstefaniaOS (Temple University). She helps us get on the right side of hypertension on the right side of the heart!

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Credits
  • Writer and producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
  • Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
  • Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
  • Guest: Estefania Oliveros MD 


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Show Segments
  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
  • Guest one-liner
  • Picks of the Week*
  • Case from Kashlak
  • Definitions
  • Discussion of testing for pulmonary hypertension
  • CTEPH diagnosis and management
  • Rundown of therapies for pulmonary hypertension
  • Outro