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Pulmonary Aterial Hypertension

Hypertrophied artery

Upregulated Genes In Sporadic, Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
To elucidate further the pathogenesis of sporadic, idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) and identify potential therapeutic avenues, differential gene expression in IPAH was examined by suppression subtractive hybridisation (SSH).

Medical outcomes

Cognitive, emotional, and quality of life outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
The effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension on cardiovascular and physical function are well documented. Limited information exists regarding the effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension on cognitive function.

Global Trial Bank

Beyond Trial Registration: A Global Trial Bank for Clinical Trial Reporting
Clinical trials are one of the most valuable sources of evidence to determine which therapies are safe and effective. However, instances of selective reporting of results to benefit proprietary interests rather than public health have recently come to light.

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REVEAL Registry™: Registry to Evaluate Early And Long-Term PAH Disease Management

The REVEAL Registry™ is a multicenter, observational, U.S.-based study of the clinical course and disease management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients. All consecutive consenting patients diagnosed with WHO Group I PAH according to specific hemodynamic criteria at participating institutions will be enrolled. Participating patients will be followed for a minimum of five years from the time of enrolment.

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Effects of Combination of Bosentan and Sildenafil Vs Sildenafil Monotherapy on PAH

This study will investigate the effects of the combination of bosentan and sildenafil. This approach appears as a highly attractive therapeutic option to address the multiple pathophysiological mechanisms that are present in PAH. Several advantages are obvious: both substances are orally available and both are usually well tolerated. In addition, bosentan and sildenafil have different mechanisms of action, aiming at different intracellular targets. This implies that combination therapy is likely to result in synergistic effects. It will be the first event-driven study in PAH ever conducted.

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Newly FDA-approved drugs

Revatio (sildenafil citrate) Tablets
Company: Pfizer Inc
Approved: June 3, 2005 Treatment for: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Revatio contains sildenafil citrate, the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction medication Viagra. Revatio is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare, aggressive and life-shortening vascular disease.
  Guidelines Watch
A round up of the latest Clinical Guidelines from the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)

Pulmonary Atrial Hypertension

Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure
European Society of Cardiology - Medical Specialty Society. 2005. 36 pages. NGC:004184

Guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The Task Force on Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension of the European Society of Cardiology
European Society of Cardiology - Medical Specialty Society. 2004. 36 pages. NGC:004058


  Further Reading
New Therapeutic Target
Phosphodiesterase 1 Upregulation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Target for Reverse-Remodeling Therapy Strong upregulation of the PDE1 family in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells is noted in human idiopathic PAH lungs and lungs from animal models of PAH. Inhibition of PDE1 reverses structural lung vascular remodeling and right heart hypertrophy in 2 animal models. The PDE1 family may thus offer a new target for therapeutic intervention in pulmonary hypertension.

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