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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (WHO Group 1)

Initial criteria

  • Patient has had a right heart catheterization [documentation required]; AND
  • Results of the right heart catheterization confirm the diagnosis of WHO Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension; AND
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a cardiologist or a pulmonologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has had a right heart catheterization; AND
  • Results of the right heart catheterization confirm the diagnosis of WHO Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension; AND
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a cardiologist or a pulmonologist

Approval duration

1 year