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5 Facts you should know about
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
1
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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