Pulmonary Hypertensive Vascular Disease - Pathobiology & Treatment with Jeff Fineman

Explore the complexities of pulmonary hypertension in pediatric critical care through this 46-minute World Shared Practices Forum lecture. Gain insights from Dr. Jeff Fineman, Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF and Chief of Pediatric Critical Care at Benioff Children's Hospital, as he discusses the latest research and approaches to treating this condition. Delve into the challenges of defining pulmonary hypertension in pediatric patients, particularly those with single ventricular heart disease. Understand the hemodynamic definition of pulmonary hypertension and its limitations in characterizing the disease in children. Learn about the structural and functional aspects of pulmonary vascular disease and its impact on the right heart. Discover how pulmonary hypertension can be a primary problem or associated with various disorders in pediatric patients.