PH DUE TO CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (PH-COPD)
Definition
The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies PH due to lung diseases and/or hypoxemia as WHO Group 3 PH. This classification includes PH due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (PH-COPD).
WHO Classification
of Pulmonary Hypertension
Group 3: PH Due to Lung Disease
PULMONARY HYPERTENSION (PH)
Reference: Simonneau G, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;62:D34-41.
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Patients and caregivers should consult their physicians to learn more about their condition.
