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2289344 
Journal Article 
Epidemiology of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 
Taichman, DB; Mandel, J 
2013 
Yes 
Clinics in Chest Medicine
ISSN: 0272-5231 
34 
619-+ 
Changes in the epidemiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have resulted from changes in classification schemes and an increased emphasis on diagnosis because of the availability of effective therapies. The terms primary pulmonary hypertension and secondary pulmonary hypertension are considered inappropriate, confusing, and should not be used. Recent registries of patients with PAH have provided improved data regarding prognosis in the era of advanced therapies. 
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension; HIV infection; Portopulmonary hypertension; Systemic sclerosis; Hemolytic anemia; Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease; Anorectic drugs