Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors lower both portal and pulmonary pressure in portopulmonary hypertension: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Portopulmonary hypertension (PPHTN) is a severe complication in liver cirrhosis. PDE5 inhibitors lower pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) in PPHTN. However, their effect on portal hypertension has not yet been investigated.</p>...

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Main Authors: Bremer Hinrich C, Kreisel Wolfgang, Roecker Kai, Dreher Michael, Koenig Daniel, Kurz-Schmieg Anna, Blum Hubert E, Roessle Martin, Deibert Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/1/1/46