Prevalence and determinants of pulmonary hypertension in rheumatic heart disease patients at university of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital: a retrospective study from 2018 to 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Most Rheumatic heart disease patients present with advanced disease and complications, pulmonary hypertension being one of the main complications. The presence of pulmonary hypertension is independently associated with increased pre-operative and perioperative morbidity and mortality in RHD patients. There are only few studies that showed the magnitude of pulmonary hypertension in RHD patients. This study was done to know the magnitude and predictors of PH in RHD patients so that early identification and intervention can be done for those at risk to develop PH.

Methods

An institution-based retrospective study was conducted by reviewing medical records of patients at adult echocardiographic unit from September, 2018 to September, 2023. Systolic PAP > 35mmHg using

SUBMITTER: Molla FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11916979 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature