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