Pulmonary hypertension

Area of Science:

• Pulmonary Hypertension Research
• Vascular Biology
• Cardiology

Background:

• Over 800 papers on pulmonary hypertension were published in 2015.
• European guidelines offer a comprehensive summary of existing clinical studies.
• A selective review is necessary to cover recent advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review significant clinical studies on pulmonary hypertension published after the European guidelines.
• To summarize recent breakthroughs in pulmonary vasculature science.
• To focus on pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnosis and combination therapy's impact on the right ventricle.

Main Methods:

• Selective review of post-guideline publications from 2015.
• Analysis of scientific advancements in pulmonary vasculature.
• Focus on diagnostic criteria and therapeutic outcomes.

Main Results:

• Key findings from selected 2015 pulmonary hypertension studies are presented.
• Recent scientific breakthroughs in understanding pulmonary vasculature are summarized.
• The efficacy of combination therapy on right ventricular function is discussed.

Conclusions:

• This review provides a focused overview of critical 2015 pulmonary hypertension research.
• It highlights advancements in diagnosis and the impact of combination therapy.
• The selection reflects a curated perspective on impactful research in the field.