Pulmonary Hypertension Is Defined as a Rise in Pulmonary Artery

question 49

Multiple Choice

Pulmonary hypertension is defined as a rise in pulmonary artery pressure of _____ mm Hg above normal.

• A) 5 to 10
• B) 10 to 15
• C) 15 to 20
• D) 20 to 25

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