Systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (SSc-PAH) is a catastrophic
complication of one of the most common and devastating autoimmune diseases. Once …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a complex autoimmune
disease that commonly involves the cardiovascular system. Even if often subclinical, cardiac …

Risk stratification in pulmonary arterial hypertension : Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
Risk stratification in pulmonary arterial hypertension : Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine …

Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is commonly accompanied with the
activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Renal sympathetic …

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is fatal disease which closely involves Rho A/Rho kinsase
(ROCK) pathway. Aloperine is a main active alkaloid extracted from Sophora alopecuroides …

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe disease characterized by progressive
remodeling of distal pulmonary arteries and persistent elevation of pulmonary vascular …

Pulmonary hypertension and concomitant right ventricular failure present a diagnostic and
therapeutic challenge in the intensive care unit and have been associated with a high …

Background: Right ventricular function is a crucial factor of the prognosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Objectives: To evaluate the right ventricular function in SLE patients …

This study aimed to determine the ability of tricuspid annular displacement measured by 2-
dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) to predict right ventricular (RV) …

Background There is still controversy about whether transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
can provide reliable estimations of pulmonary artery pressures (PAP). The primary endpoint …