Durongpisitkul K Author

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A Retrospective Evaluation of Pulmonary Vasodilator Monotherapy and Sequential Combination Therapy in Thai Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated with Congenital Heart Disease

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Durongpisitkul K, Plearntammakun P and Vijarsorn C

Objective: This retrospective study evaluated the outcomes of Thai patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD) treated with initial monotherapy and subsequent sequential combination therapy upon clinical worsening. Methods: Patients aged 1–65 years with a diagnosis of PAH-CHD who received initial monotherapy at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, from January 01, 2013 to December 31, 2014 were included in this retrospective analysis. Clinical worsening was assessed using the 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) test. Results: A total of 88 patients who met study inclusion criteria had received initial monotherapy with either bosen... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000274

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