A Rare Case Of Pulmonary Hypertension: Diatsal Pulmonary Artery Sytenosis Due To Takayasu Arteritis

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Akdeniz B., Birlik A. M., Barış M. M., Tertemiz K. C., Özpelit E., Sevinç C.

10th International Congress Of Update İn Cardiology And Cardiovascular Surgery , Antalya, Turkey, 13 - 16 March 2014, vol.113, no.7, pp.151, (Summary Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
  • Volume: 113
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.01.386
  • City: Antalya
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.151
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which develops due to different etiology, is a progressive, fatal disease. The diagnostic algorithm, described in guidelines is important for differential diagnosis. However, overlooked physical examination may disclose a rare disease as a cause for pulmonary hypertension.