Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but severe complication of connective tissue diseases (CTD), with a negative impact on patients survival. Bosentan, a receptor antagonist of endothelin, has been proved effective for the treatment of PAH. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects and the safety of bosentan administered for 2 years in a group of patients with PAH related to CTD.

[Two-years therapy with bosentan of pulmonary arterial hypertension related to connective tissue diseases]

ILICETO, SABINO;
2007-01-01

Abstract

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but severe complication of connective tissue diseases (CTD), with a negative impact on patients survival. Bosentan, a receptor antagonist of endothelin, has been proved effective for the treatment of PAH. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects and the safety of bosentan administered for 2 years in a group of patients with PAH related to CTD.
2007
Adult
Aged
Antihypertensive Agents
Connective Tissue Diseases
Echocardiography
Doppler
Exercise Tolerance
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Pulmonary
Male
Middle Aged
Polymyositis
Scleroderma
Systemic
Sulfonamides
Treatment Outcome
Ventricular Function
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