Long-Term Course of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease under Targeted Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis of a Single Tertiary Center
Abstract:Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a common complication in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Targeted PAH medication is available, but PAH-CHD patient data are limited. Several questions regarding indication, treatment escalation, and combination therapy remain unanswered. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate PAH-specific treatment in adults with PAH-CHD to better understand PAH-specific therapy management.
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