Current organization of specialist pulmonary hypertension clinics: results of an international survey.

Optimal pulmonary hypertension (PH) management relies on a timely, accurate diagnosis and follow-up in specialized clinics by multidisciplinary teams that have clearly defined responsibilities and protocols. Internationally agreed criteria for expert center staff are lacking, particularly with respect to nurses, who often act as a central component of the team. This survey aimed to evaluate the current organization of PH clinics and the role of nurses.

Effects of Riociguat on Right Ventricular Remodelling in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Patients: A Prospective Study.

Background: The effects of riociguat treatment on right ventricular (RV) metabolism, perfusion, and output in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) are unknown. In this study, RV changes associated with riociguat therapy were investigated.

Methods: Six patients with CTEPH received riociguat for 6 months.

Psychosocial Burdens of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Discussion Paper.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is an uncommon and devastating chronic illness with no known cure. Little is known about the disease, and even less about the psychosocial burdens. While it is important to create awareness about the physical aspects of the disease, it is equally important to create awareness about the psychosocial burdens patients and their families face.