This short talk will focus on the who, why, how, what, and when of diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension and the right ventricle:

• Who gets pulmonary hypertension?
• Why is pulmonary hypertension important?

• How do I diagnose pulmonary hypertension?
• What are the most important practical management strategies?
• When should I use advanced monitors and expensive pharmacotherapies?

Both acute and chronic pulmonary hypertension will be discussed, and the emphasis will be on practical management of patients in the intensive care environment.