Anorexigen-induced pulmonary hypertension and the serotonin (5-HT) hypothesis: lessons for the future in pathogenesis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Epidemiological studies have established that fenfluramine, D-fenfluramine, and aminorex, but not other appetite suppressants, increase the risk of primary pulmonary hypertension (PH). One current hypothesis suggests that fenfluramine-like medications may act...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-01-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/3/1/9 |