Table 2

Classification of pulmonary hypertension

TypeClassification
HyperkineticP=F×r
Pulmonary vascular obstruction or pulmonary venous hypertensionP=f×R

  • P: increased pulmonary artery pressure

  • F: high pulmonary blood flow

  • r: normal total pulmonary resistance

  • f: normal pulmonary blood flow

  • R: high total pulmonary resistance