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5 Facts you should know about

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

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Patients with unexplained exertional dyspnea, syncope, and/or signs of RV dysfunction should be assessed for suspected PAH

2

According to most guidelines, low- and intermediate-risk patients should receive ERA + PDE-5i combination therapy at diagnosis

3

Achieving low-risk status within 1 year of diagnosis leads to a better 5-year prognosis

4

Risk assessment should be done at diagnosis, and then at least once every 3 to 6 months

5

By conducting a formal risk calculation, you can identify when it’s time to escalate your patient’s treatment in accordance with today's treatment guidelines

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