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Is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Really a Late Complication of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?

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Posted 03 November 2009 - 08:11 AM

Is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Really a Late Complication of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)? In contrast to the expected scenario, early onset PAH occurred in approximately half of SSc patients. Early onset PAH was as frequent among patients with diffuse as limited SSc. Annual screening for PAH should be implemented immediately after SSc diagnosis for all patients. Eric Hachulla, MD, PhD. Chest. October 2009. (Also see: PAH Secondary to SSc)


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