A global view of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a substantial global health issue. All age groups are affected with
rapidly growing importance in elderly people, particularly in countries with ageing …
rapidly growing importance in elderly people, particularly in countries with ageing …
Pulmonary vascular involvement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Is there a pulmonary vascular phenotype?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multifaceted disease in which the
pulmonary vessels are often affected (1, 2). Mild pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common …
pulmonary vessels are often affected (1, 2). Mild pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common …
An official European Respiratory Society statement: pulmonary haemodynamics during exercise
G Kovacs, P Herve, JA Barbera… - European …, 2017 - Eur Respiratory Soc
There is growing recognition of the clinical importance of pulmonary haemodynamics during
exercise, but several questions remain to be elucidated. The goal of this statement is to …
exercise, but several questions remain to be elucidated. The goal of this statement is to …
Elevated pulmonary vascular resistance predicts mortality in COPD patients
K Zeder, A Avian, G Bachmaier… - European …, 2021 - Eur Respiratory Soc
COPD is frequently associated with mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension (PH).
However, a small subset of patients develops severe PH, which is currently …
However, a small subset of patients develops severe PH, which is currently …
Pulmonary vascular endothelium: the orchestra conductor in respiratory diseases: highlights from basic research to therapy
A Huertas, C Guignabert, JA Barberà… - European …, 2018 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Research Seminar entitled “Pulmonary vascular
endothelium: orchestra conductor in respiratory diseases-highlights from basic research to …
endothelium: orchestra conductor in respiratory diseases-highlights from basic research to …
Advances in the evaluation of respiratory pathophysiology during exercise in chronic lung diseases
Dyspnea and exercise limitation are among the most common symptoms experienced by
patients with various chronic lung diseases and are linked to poor quality of life. Our …
patients with various chronic lung diseases and are linked to poor quality of life. Our …
Effect of pulmonary hypertension on exercise tolerance in patients with COPD: a prognostic systematic review and meta-analysis
R Torres-Castro, E Gimeno-Santos… - European …, 2021 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a frequent complication in patients with COPD.
Objective To determine if, in patients with COPD, the presence of PH decreases exercise …
Objective To determine if, in patients with COPD, the presence of PH decreases exercise …
Diffusing capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment: A meta-analysis
Y Ni, Y Yu, R Dai, G Shi - Chronic Respiratory Disease, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
To achieve a multidimensional evaluation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
patients, the spirometry measures are supplemented by assessment of symptoms, risk of …
patients, the spirometry measures are supplemented by assessment of symptoms, risk of …
Pulmonary vasculature in COPD: the silent component
I Blanco, L Piccari, JA Barberà - Respirology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow obstruction that
results from an inflammatory process affecting the airways and lung parenchyma. Despite …
results from an inflammatory process affecting the airways and lung parenchyma. Despite …
Updated perspectives on pulmonary hypertension in COPD
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a frequent and important complication of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). It is associated with worse clinical courses with more frequent …
pulmonary disease (COPD). It is associated with worse clinical courses with more frequent …