Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Limited and Diffuse Scleroderma
Battle R, Davitt M, Cooper S, Buckley L, Leib E, Beglin P, Tischler M. Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Limited and Diffuse Scleroderma. CHEST Journal 1996, 110: 1515-1519. PMID: 8989070, DOI: 10.1378/chest.110.6.1515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBlood PressureCross-Sectional StudiesEchocardiography, DopplerElectrocardiographyFemaleHumansHypertension, PulmonaryMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesPulmonary ArteryPulmonary Diffusing CapacityPulmonary VentilationScleroderma, SystemicTricuspid Valve InsufficiencyConceptsPulmonary artery systolic pressurePulmonary hypertensionDiffuse sclerodermaTricuspid regurgitationSignificant end-organ damageProspective cross-sectional studyTranstricuspid pressure gradientUndiagnosed pulmonary hypertensionEnd-organ damageRight atrial pressureSuccessful treatment strategyCross-sectional studyAtrial pressureMost patientsConsecutive patientsSystolic pressureDoppler echocardiogramOutpatient clinicRespiratory indexClinical signsTreatment strategiesHypertensionPatientsNoninvasive assessmentScleroderma