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Pulmonary vascular obstructive disease

R L Collins-Nakai1, M Rabinovitch

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Cardiology Clinics
|November 1, 1993
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Pulmonary vascular obstructive disease, including Eisenmenger syndrome, has a poor long-term outlook. While heart-lung or single-lung transplants offer treatment, outcomes remain dismal for this progressive condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Medical Pathology

Background:

  • Pulmonary vascular obstructive disease encompasses conditions like Eisenmenger syndrome and Eisenmenger complex.
  • Understanding the pathophysiology and clinical course is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive overview of pulmonary vascular obstructive disease.
  • To explain key terminology and discuss complications and therapeutic options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical data and clinical course.
  • Pathophysiological and pathological analysis.
  • Evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Detailed explanation of Eisenmenger syndrome, Eisenmenger complex, and pulmonary vascular disease.

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  • Identification of common complications in the natural history of the disease.
  • Assessment of current and investigational therapeutic options.

    • Conclusions:

    • Established pulmonary vascular obstructive disease treatment primarily involves heart-lung or single-lung transplantation with cardiac defect repair.
    • Despite advancements, the long-term prognosis for this progressive condition remains unfavorable.