Developmental classification of pulmonary hypertension:history and present / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Pulmonary hypertension is a clinical syndrome on the pathophysiological basis of increased pulmonary artery pressure.The understanding of this syndrome involves a gradual process of updates and classification.This paper explains the basic concept of pulmonary hypertension,evolution of its classification and the latest classification criteria,in order to summarize a general network of research based on the classification of pulmonary hypertension,and let readers have a clearer understanding of this area.