Table 4.
Adequacy of PH workup in patients with confirmed PH.
| Guideline-recommended assessment | Frequency performed (% of total PH patients) | Frequency performed in PH patients with PAOP ≤ 15 mmHg (% of PH patients with PAOP ≤ 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Echocardiography | 73/73 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) |
| Left ventricle functional assessment | 73/73 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) |
| Laboratory assessment | ||
| ANA | 51/73 (69.9%) | 25/30 (83.3%) |
| HIV serology | 49/73 (67.1%) | 20/30 (66.7%) |
| Liver function testing | 73/73 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) |
| Pulmonary function testing | 69/73 (94.5%) | 29/30 (96.7%) |
| Chest CT | 61/73 (83.6%) | 27/30 (90%) |
| V/q scan or chest CT angiography | 55/73 (75.3%) | 25/30 (83.3%) |
| Sleep testing or overnight oximetry | 58/73 (79.4%) | 24/30 (80%) |