Pulmonary hypertension
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2], Ralph Matar, Lisa Prior, Ann Slater, R.N., Rim Halaby, Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Hypertensive pulmonary vascular disease; pulmonary arterial hypertension; PAH; hypertensive pulmonary vascular disease; Ayerza syndrome; Ayerza's syndrome; Ayerza-Arrilaga syndrome
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pulmonary hypertension from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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