The only therapy that has demonstrated a direct survival benefit in patients with PAH is intravenous epoprostenol, a prostanoid vasodilator. Epoprostenol improves exercise capacity, hemodynamics, and survival and is effective in PAH related to connective tissue disorders, congenital heart disease, and drug-induced pulmonary hypertension. It is recommended that all patients in intermediate- to high-risk groups be initiated on combination therapy, including a parenteral pulmonary vasodilator for high-risk patients.
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Cite this: Vikramjit Khangoora. Fast Five Quiz: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment - Medscape - Jun 02, 2022.
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