Strength of Recommendation
A B
C E
Recommendation Grading Definition
Strong recommendations Moderate recommendations Weak recommendations
Recommendation based on expert opinion only
Abbreviations
6MWD, 6-min walk distance; BMPR2, bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2; CTEPH, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension; FC, functional class; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; IPAH, idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension; LVEDP, leſt ventricular end diastolic pressure; μg, microgram; mPAP, mean pulmonary arterial pressure; ng, nanogram (109
arterial hypertension; PAP, pulmonary arterial pressure; PCWP, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure; PCH, pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis; PDI, phosphodiesterase inhibitors; PH, pulmonary hypertension; PVOD, pulmonary venoocclusive disease; ULN, upper limit of normal; wks, weeks
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Disclaimer
This Guideline attempts to define principles of practice that should produce high-quality patient care. It is applicable to specialists, primary care, and providers at all levels. This Guideline should not be considered exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed at obtaining the same results. The ultimate judgment concerning the propriety of any course of conduct must be made by the clinician aſter consideration of each individual patient situation. Neither IGC, the medical associations, nor the authors endorse any product or service associated with the distributor of this clinical reference tool.
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