Combination therapy and new types of agents for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

作者信息

O'Callaghan Dermot S, Gaine Sean P

机构信息

Department of Respiratory Medicine, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, University College Dublin, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.

出版信息

Clin Chest Med. 2007 Mar;28(1):169-85, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2006.11.011.

DOI:10.1016/j.ccm.2006.11.011

PMID:17338934

Abstract

This review assesses the available evidence supporting the use of drug combinations for the management of the various forms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Ongoing and forthcoming randomized trials evaluating this strategy are also highlighted. Furthermore, new types of agents to treat PAH in the future are explored.

摘要