The Use of Macitentan in the Treatment of Out-of-Proportion Pulmonary Hypertension in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Case Report
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 12
Abstract
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an important complication of chronic pulmonary disease, especially of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The exact prevalence of PH in COPD is unknown. PH is defined as an increase in mean pulmonary arterial pressure (PAPm) > 25 mmHg at rest as assessed by right heart catheterization. In most cases, PH in COPD patients is usually mild to moderate. Only a small proportion of this cohort may present with severe pulmonary hypertension.
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