127. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) develops pulmonary hypertension. What is the technical primary pathophysiological mechanism?
A.
Increased production of surfactant.
B.
Chronic hypoxemia leading to pulmonary vasoconstriction and vascular remodeling.
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C.
Decreased pulmonary blood flow.
D.
Bronchospasm.
📖 Additional Information
Increased production of surfactant.
Chronic hypoxemia leading to pulmonary vasoconstriction and vascular remodeling.
