Practical PH: Foundations of PH – Hemodynamic Definition and RHC Pearls

March 10, 2026Description: In this episode of our Foundations of PH series, Dr. Ryan Tedford joins us to discuss the evolving hemodynamic definitions of pulmonary hypertension and its clinical implications. We also review right heart catheterization techniques, provocative hemodynamic testing, and pearls for right heart catheterization interpretation. Hosts: Khushboo Goel, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineCedars-Sinai Medical Center Katherine Cox-Flaherty, MDAssistant Professor of Medical EducationUniversity of VirginiaInova Fairfax Guest: Ryan Tedford, MDProfessor of Medicine/CardiologyChair, Heart Failure Program  Medical Director, Cardiac Transplantation ProgramMedical University of South Carolina00:00 — Podcast Introduction & Hosts00:22 — Episode Overview: Hemodynamic Definitions of Pulmonary Hypertension01:00 — Guest Introduction: Dr. Ryan Tedford01:25 — Career Path into Pulmonary Vascular Disease02:48 — Why Hemodynamic Assessment Is Essential in PH04:22 — Clinical Case Presentation: Suspected PH in Systemic Sclerosis06:00 — Right Heart Catheterization: Indications, Risks & Contraindications08:38 — Interpreting Hemodynamics & Classifying Pulmonary Hypertension10:37 — Updated Hemodynamic Definitions from Recent Guidelines15:45 — Advanced Right Heart Cath Techniques: Vasoreactivity, Fluid Challenge & Shunt Evaluation