Diagnose Algorithmus der pulmonalen Hypertonie und Screening-Verfahren

Zusammenfassung

Die neuen Leitlinien zur Diagnostik und Therapie der pulmonalen Hypertonie umfassen einen neuen diagnostischen Algorithmus und geben dezidierte Empfehlungen zu den erforderlichen Diagnostiken inklusive Screening-Verfahren ab. Diese Empfehlungen werden unter der Schirmherrschaft des PH-DACH von nationalen Experten kommentiert. Diese Kommentare bieten eine zusätzliche Entscheidungshilfe und Hintergrundinformationen und geben eine weitere Orientierung bei der komplexen Diagnostik der pulmonalen Hypertonie.

Abstract

The new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension include a new diagnostic algorithm and provide specific recommendations for the required diagnostic procedures, including screening methods. These recommendations are commented on by national experts under the auspices of the DACH. These comments provide additional decision support and background information, serving as a further guide for the complex diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension.

Schlüsselwörter

pulmonale Hypertonie - Leitlinien - Diagnose - Screening

Keywords

pulmonary hypertension - guidelines - diagnose - screening

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
14. November 2023

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