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Professor Zach Murphy will be presenting on Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH). We will be going into detail on the following main objectives:

1. Definition and Classification of Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
- Understand what pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is and how it differentiates from other types of hypertension.
- Familiarize yourself with the World Health Organization (WHO) functional classification system, which categorizes PAH based on symptom severity and limitations in daily activities.

2. Pathophysiology and Etiologies
- Delve into the underlying mechanisms that contribute to PAH, including vasoconstriction, vascular remodeling, and inflammation.
- Examine the role of various risk factors such as genetics, connective tissue diseases, and drug exposures in the onset and progression of PAH.

3. Clinical Manifestations and Presentation
- Learn to identify the common signs and symptoms associated with PAH, including but not limited to dyspnea, fatigue, and chest pain.
- Discuss the markers of disease severity and progression, such as exercise intolerance and the occurrence of syncope.

4. Diagnostic Criteria and Tools
- Understand the utility and interpretation of diagnostic tests like echocardiography, right heart catheterization, and pulmonary function tests.
- Familiarize yourself with the latest guidelines and consensus criteria for diagnosing PAH.

5. Initial Management Strategies
- Discuss evidence-based approaches for initial patient stabilization, focusing on pharmacotherapy with agents like endothelin receptor antagonists and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors.
- Understand the indications for supportive measures like oxygen therapy and diuretics.

6. Definitive Management Approaches
- Explore advanced treatment options such as prostacyclin analogs, soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators, and surgical interventions like lung transplantation.
- Evaluate the risks and benefits of each management strategy in light of the most current research and guidelines.

7. Complications and Prognosis
- Understand the potential complications of PAH, including right ventricular failure and arrhythmias.
- Discuss prognostic factors that can influence long-term outcomes, including WHO functional class, exercise capacity, and hemodynamic parameters.

Table of Contents:
0:00 Lab
0:07 Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) Introduction
0:37 Pathophysiology | Type I PAH
3:37 Pathophysiology | Type II PAH
5:39 Pathophysiology | Type III PAH
7:29 Pathophysiology | Type IV PAH
8:55 Complications | Right Heart Failure
13:17 Diagnostic Approach
17:26 Treatment
17:53 Vasodilator Therapy
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