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