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Which of the following is typically associated with pulmonary hypertension:

True / False

Schistosomiasis Correct

Coarctation of the aorta Correct

Patent ductus arteriosus Correct

Kyphoscoliosis Incorrect answer selected

Pulmonary stenosis Incorrect answer selected

Explanation

Coarctation does not typically cause pulmonary hypertension however, by causing systemic hypertension pulmonary hypertension may occur as a late feature.

Pulmonary stenosis causes a low pulmonary pressure not pulmonary hypertension.

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is typically associated with excess pulmonary volume overload and hypertension if not corrected.

Kyphoscoliosis and schistosomiasis are rare causes of pulmonary hypertension.

Other causes include congenital heart disease (VSD, ASD), COPD, recurrent pulmonary emboli and collagen diseases.

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