Pulmonary hypertension in the connective tissue diseases pathogenesis [Elektronisk resurs] : clinical features and therapeutic options in 2006 / Ronald A. Asherson.

• Contents: Diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) -- Classification of the types of PAH -- Pathogenesis -- Role of endothelin 1 -- Role of prostacyclin/thromboxane -- Role of antiphospholipid antibodies -- CD4 cells and PAH in HIV infection and autoimmune diseases -- PAH in SLE, systemic sclerosis and CREST syndrome -- Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome -- Autoimmune aspects of "primary" idiopathic PAH -- Clinical manifestations of PAH -- Thromboembolic PAH -- New therapies with endothelin 1 antagonists (non-selective and selective), prostacyclin analogues (inhaled and IV) and phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil).

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Autoimmune Diseases.  (MeSH)

Autoimmunity.  (MeSH)

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