right ventricular afterload
Sustained elevations in pulmonary blood pressure increase _________.
spectrum
Pulmonary HTN is recognized as a ______ disorder.
progressive increase in PVR & mPAP due to obstructive changes
What are the characteristics of PAH group 1?
COPD, interstitial lung disease
What are the causes of group 3 PAH?
mild-moderate; underlying disorder
Patients in group 3 have ________ elevations in mPAP that correlate with __________.
alveoli epithelial cells
Which cell type is involved in PF?