| Pulmonary arterial hypertension--contemporary management strategy. | |
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PMID: 20017449 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe chronic disorder of pulmonary arteries with progressive precapillary pulmonary hypertension, characterized by poor life quality and very poor prognosis. Unless treated, it causes death within 2-3 years from diagnosis. PAH affects mainly younger women. The treatment of PAH should not only be symptomatic, but also directed towards the improvement in patient's survival and quality of life. Many novel drugs putting together so called specific PAH therapy (endothelin receptor antagonists, prostanoids, phosphodiesterase--5 inhibitors) were tested in randomized trials. PAH management requires a highly individualized approach, state of the art knowledge and adequate experience. Patients therefore should be referred to specialized PAH centers providing both complete diagnosis and therapy. In our region a close co-operation between Czech and Slovak PAH centers has also proved to be profitable. Data sources. Literature retrieval was accessed through MEDLINE using the terms pulmonary hypertension, PAH, diagnosis, treatment. Reference citations from publications identified were reviewed (Ref. 47). Full Text (Free, PDF) www.bmj.sk. |
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Authors:
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P Jansa; D Ambroz; J Maresova; P Polacek; M Aschermann; A Linhart |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bratislavské lekárske listy Volume: 110 ISSN: 0006-9248 ISO Abbreviation: Bratisl Lek Listy Publication Date: 2009 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-18 Completed Date: 2010-01-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0065324 Medline TA: Bratisl Lek Listy Country: Slovakia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 603-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Charles University, 1st Faculty of Medicine, 2nd Medical Department, Clinical Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Prague, Czech Republic. jansapavel@yahoo.com |
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Humans Hypertension, Pulmonary / diagnosis, therapy* |
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