A Case of pulmonary artery hypertension

Abstract

A patient presented with dyspnea, chest pain, and hemoptysis. Clinical findings revealed evidence of severe pulmonary hypertension and cyanosis with clubbing and a wide split second sound. Investigations including cardiac catheterization and oxygen study were performed, and the patient was referred for surgical repair. This article discusses various aspects of history, clinical examination, and cardiac catheterization that were utilized to decide the management.

Keywords

• Atrial septal defect
• bedside case discussion
• pulmonary artery hypertension