Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

The AJMC® Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for the progressive disorder, which is characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries that go from the heart to the lungs.

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Managing Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy

March 18th 2025

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can be a challenging complication to manage during pregnancy; women with PAH who are pregnant are considered a high-risk population, and they face higher rates of maternal and fetal complications.

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PAH Treatment Benefits Extend to Patients With Repaired Congenital Heart Disease

March 14th 2025

Hyperuricemia may be an important risk factor for pulmonary arterial hypertension. | Image credit: jarun011 - stock.adobe.com
High Uric Acid Appears to Have Causal Role in PAH

January 3rd 2025

A new report suggests that patients with PAH consistently report higher symptom burden than their physicians do for their condition | image credit: bongkarn - stock.adobe.com
People With PAH Report Higher Symptom Burden Than Their Physicians

December 30th 2024

Top 5 PAH Articles of 2024
Top 5 Most-Read PAH Articles of 2024

December 29th 2024

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February 23rd 2022

Analysis Points to Potential Biomarker for Pediatric PAH

Jared Kaltwasser
The circulating RNA hsa_circ_0003416 appears to be downregulated in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to new research.
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February 18th 2022

Metabolic Differences Between Endothelial Cells in PH Phenotypes Explained

Rose McNulty
This new study aimed to identify metabolic differences in endothelial cells in pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (PH) to aid in the development of novel therapeutic approaches.
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February 15th 2022

Cytokine Profiles May Signal High Risk of PAH in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Jared Kaltwasser
High-risk patients and patients with a history of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) had significantly different cytokine profiles compared with patients with a low risk of the condition.
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February 10th 2022

Early Intervention, Combination Therapy Improve Outcomes in Pediatric PAH

Jared Kaltwasser
A new report outlines helpful strategies for pediatric patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, although experts say more research is needed to catch up with advances in the field.
Routine Lung CT Reports Have Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility in Pulmonary Hypertension Subtypes
February 5th 2022

Routine Lung CT Reports Have Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility in Pulmonary Hypertension Subtypes

Rose McNulty
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension due to chronic lung disease can be difficult to differentiate, but new research suggests descriptions of lung parenchyma in routine CT scans may prove useful.
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January 31st 2022

Biomarkers Emerging to Track Pulmonary Hypertension, But Picture Remains Complex

Jared Kaltwasser
Although a number of biomarkers can be used to track features of pulmonary hypertension, no single biomarker is sufficient, according to a new review.
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January 29th 2022

Right Ventricular Function Returns in Children Undergoing Double Lung Transplant for PAH

AJMC Staff
The authors said their findings present a better option for pediatric patients with severe disease.
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January 22nd 2022

PAH Risk Assessment Tools Successfully Predict Survival for 5 Years After Diagnosis

Laura Joszt, MA
A review of 3 common risk assessment tools for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) found they successfully predict survival for up to 5 years after initial diagnosis.
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January 20th 2022

Study Suggests 8-OHdG Levels May Serve as PAH Biomarker

Jared Kaltwasser
In a small study, evidence suggested 8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine levels negatively correlated with a test of exercise endurance.
Review: More Research Needed Regarding Endothelial Dysfunction in PAH
January 3rd 2022

Review: More Research Needed Regarding Endothelial Dysfunction in PAH

Lauren Massaro
Further investigation into the mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction and its role in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may lead to more targeted therapies against the disease.
Study Expands Evidence of Inheritance Pattern in GDF2 Associated With PAH
January 2nd 2022

Study Expands Evidence of Inheritance Pattern in GDF2 Associated With PAH

Lauren Massaro
Study results regarding the clinical spectrum and inheritance pattern of GDF2 pathogenic variants suggest incomplete penetrance and/or variability of expressivity with a semi-dominant pattern of inheritance in the context of PAH.
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December 30th 2021

Could GLP-1 RAs Improve COVID-19-Induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?

Rose McNulty
Recent studies show that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists have anti-inflammatory effects in human and rodent pathological models, making them a potential therapeutic strategy for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension after COVID-19 infection.
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December 23rd 2021

Top 5 Most-Read PAH Articles of 2021

Maggie L. Shaw
This year’s most-read articles on pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) covered a range of topics, including nutrition, therapy switches, and patient education to improve treatment adherence. Improving patient outcomes is something they all had in common.
Researchers Describe Clinical Features of TAK With PAI
December 19th 2021

Researchers Describe Clinical Features of TAK With PAI

Jaime Rosenberg
Drawing a clearer picture of the relationship between pulmonary artery involvement (PAI) in Takayasu arteritis (TAK), researchers have published data on the clinical features of TAK with PAI.
Review Provides Overview of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
December 15th 2021

Review Provides Overview of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Allison Inserro
Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare form of pulmonary hypertension that poses diagnostic challenges and often comes with a delayed diagnosis.
Use Liver Fibrosis Index for Hints About PAH Progression, Study Says
December 13th 2021

Use Liver Fibrosis Index for Hints About PAH Progression, Study Says

Allison Inserro
The researchers said they believe it is the first study to show the presence of hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic right heart failure accompanied by pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) using liver ultrasound elastography.
To Improve Outcomes, Identify Predictive Factors of PAH Earlier in Patients With SLE, Study Says
December 10th 2021

To Improve Outcomes, Identify Predictive Factors of PAH Earlier in Patients With SLE, Study Says

Allison Inserro
Although pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare occurrence in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a recent report details efforts by researchers to find an easy way to identify predictive factors, since having both diseases together reduces overall survival.
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November 27th 2021

Review: More Investigation Needed to Understand Pathogenesis of Sch-PAH

Lauren Massaro
Further investigation on the pathogenesis and treatment of patients with schistosome-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (Sch-PAH) may lead to improved symptoms and higher rates of survival.
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November 22nd 2021

Macitentan Associated With Right Ventricular Function, Structure Improvement in PAH

Gianna Melillo
REPAIR study findings outline the benefits of macitentan for right ventricular functioning in pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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November 20th 2021

Review: More Research Needed on Immune System to Understand PAH Pathobiology

Lauren Massaro
While research has examined the implications of the immune system and its contributions to pulmonary arterial hypertension, further research is required to understand the pathobiology of the condition.
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November 19th 2021

Study Determines PAH-SYMPACT Suitable for Use Among Patients With SAPH

Lauren Massaro
A new study aiming to understand sarcoidosis-associated pulmonary hypertension symptoms and their impacts on patients’ lives determined that the Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-Symptoms and Impact questionnaire could be used to suitably assess patients.
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November 12th 2021

Study Identifies Potential Noninvasive Biomarkers for PAH Severity

Gianna Melillo
Researchers in Japan identified 2 potential biomarkers for severity of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) that can be measured without invasive procedures.
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November 8th 2021

Researchers Push for Improved Racial Representation in PAH Registries, RCTs

Gianna Melillo
Researchers outlined the need to combat underrepresentation of racial minorities in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) registries and trials.
Patients With CTEPH Have Worse Baseline HRQOL Than Patients With IPAH
November 6th 2021

Patients With CTEPH Have Worse Baseline HRQOL Than Patients With IPAH

Laura Joszt, MA
At baseline, patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) had worse health-related quality of life (HRQOL) than patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), but over time the scores were similar.
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November 1st 2021

Analysis: Macitentan May Reduce Morbidity, Mortality of Patients With PAH on Spironolactone

Gianna Melillo
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) taking spironolactone saw a reduced risk of morbidity and mortality when receiving macitentan 10 mg.
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October 30th 2021

Case Highlights Importance of Screening for Systemic Sclerosis in PAH, Raynaud

Gianna Melillo
A case study highlights the important role of nailfold videocapillaroscopy assessments in patients with Raynaud disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
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October 25th 2021

Meta-analysis Finds Local Anesthesia Superior During Cesarean Delivery in Women With PAH

Gianna Melillo
Local anesthesia yields superior outcomes in pregnant women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) undergoing cesarean deliveries compared with general anesthesia.
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October 20th 2021

Case Series Highlights Importance of PAH Screening in Pediatric Cancer

Gianna Melillo
A case series underscores the importance of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) screening in pediatric patients undergoing chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.
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October 18th 2021

Biomarker May Help Improve Mortality Risk Prediction in PAH

Gianna Melillo
Endostatin could help measure pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) severity.
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October 15th 2021

Case Study: Modified Potts Shunt Yields Exercise Benefit in Patient With PAH

Gianna Melillo
A patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who received a modified Potts shunt exhibited improved quality of life and exercise capacity after 1 year.
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