Screening Strategies for Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease : A Multidisciplinary Delphi Study

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and is associated with worse outcomes and increased mortality. Evaluation of PH is recommended in lung transplant candidates, but there are currently no standardized screening approaches. Trials have identified therapies that are effective in this setting, providing another rationale to routinely screen patients with ILD for PH.

Research Question

What screening strategies for identifying PH in patients with ILD are supported by expert consensus?

Study Design and Methods

The study convened a panel of 16 pulmonologists with expertise in PH and ILD, and used a modified Delphi consensus process with three surveys to identify PH screening strategies. Survey 1 consisted p

SUBMITTER: Rahaghi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9993339 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature