Predicting Survival in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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Authors

Raymond L. Benza · Allegheny General Hospital

Dave P. Miller · University of Chicago Medical Center

Mardi Gomberg‐Maitland · Columbia University

Robert P. Frantz · Baylor College of Medicine

Aimee J. Foreman · University of Chicago Medical Center

Christopher S. Coffey · WinnMed

Adaani Frost

Abstract

We identified key predictors of survival based on the patient's most recent evaluation and formulated a contemporary prognostic equation. Use of this tool may allow the individualization and optimization of therapeutic strategies. Serial follow-up and reassessment are warranted. Clinical Trial Registration- URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00370214.

Topics & Keywords

Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Vascular Anomalies and Treatments Liver Disease and Transplantation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 122, Issue 2, pp. 164-172

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.109.898122

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