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. 2020 Apr 30;2020(1):e202014. doi: 10.21542/gcsp.2020.14

Table 3. Recommendation for clinical evaluation (all patients).

Recommendation Class of recommendation Level of Evidence
Detailed history has to be obtained in all patients to understand the nature and severity of symptoms. I C
WHO Functional class of the patients’ symptoms has to be established. I C
Meticulous clinical examination has to be done in all patients to establish the diagnosis of PAH. I C
Diligent search should be made in history and examination to rule out secondary causes of PH I C
All patients with PH should have a baseline 6MWT done. I C
All patients with PH should have a baseline ECG I C
All patients with PH should have a baseline CXR I C

Notes.

WHO FC
world health organization functional class
PH
pulmonary hypertension
6MWT
six-minute walk test
ECG
electrocardiogram
CXR
chest X ray