Pulmonary hypertension: evolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

On May 16^th, 2016, Nick H. Kim, MD [University of California San Diego (UCSD), Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine] delivered his keynote presentation outlining the current state of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). As the title underscores, the lecture is not simply an outline of current therapeutic strategies but is instead a blueprint detailing the historical foundation of the field, ongoing changes in clinical practice and future directions for advancement.