The global view.
Curr Opin Pulm Med
; 25(5): 391-397, 2019 09.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31365371
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW To understand the global distribution of different forms of pulmonary hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS:
Different registries have explored the epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary hypertension. Interestingly, there is a clear difference in the prevalence of different forms of pulmonary hypertension in developed regions in comparison with less developed countries. This finding suggests not only that extrapolation of data should be avoided but also that the known prevalence of pulmonary hypertension might be underestimated.SUMMARY:
Pulmonary hypertension might be more prevalent than what is currently believed. Specific forms of pulmonary hypertension distributed worldwide might characterize an unrecognized burden that still have to be properly approached. This highlights the heterogeneity of pulmonary hypertension around the world. It is clear that more epidemiological data are still needed as well as studies addressing management alternatives in these specific regions.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pressão Propulsora Pulmonar
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Sistema de Registros
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Hipertensão Pulmonar
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article