[Diagnostic algorithms in pulmonary hypertension]

Abstract

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious disease with a poor prognosis. The diagnosis and assessment of pulmonary hypertension is evolving rapidly with changes in the definition of the disease, diagnostic techniques and follow-up assessment. Different conditions associated with pulmonary hypertension and new diagnostic techniques have led to a need for a systematic diagnostic approach. This review article presents an update on alterations in the diagnostic algorithm.