Associated pulmonary hypertension (APH) is frequently observed in fibrosing interstitial pneumonias (FIP), such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). APH is associated with worse prognosis, but it remains unclear whether it is associated with greater functional impairment. Six-minute walk distance (6MWD) is widely used to assess functional capacity in pulmonary hypertension and FIP.

Yoo, D.k., Zompatori, M., Barrile, A., Rossi, G., D'Amato, D., Sergiacomi, G., et al. (2018). Associated Pulmonary Hypertension Is an Independent Contributor to Exercise Intolerance in Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Pneumonias. RESPIRATION, 96(6), 543-551 [10.1159/000491095].

Associated Pulmonary Hypertension Is an Independent Contributor to Exercise Intolerance in Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Pneumonias

Sergiacomi G.;Rogliani P.;
2018-01-01

Abstract

Associated pulmonary hypertension (APH) is frequently observed in fibrosing interstitial pneumonias (FIP), such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). APH is associated with worse prognosis, but it remains unclear whether it is associated with greater functional impairment. Six-minute walk distance (6MWD) is widely used to assess functional capacity in pulmonary hypertension and FIP.
2018
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/10 - MALATTIE DELL'APPARATO RESPIRATORIO
Settore MED/36 - DIAGNOSTICA PER IMMAGINI E RADIOTERAPIA
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Exercise capacity; Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Pulmonary hypertension; Pulmonary vascular resistance; Six-min walk distance
Yoo, D.k., Zompatori, M., Barrile, A., Rossi, G., D'Amato, D., Sergiacomi, G., et al. (2018). Associated Pulmonary Hypertension Is an Independent Contributor to Exercise Intolerance in Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Pneumonias. RESPIRATION, 96(6), 543-551 [10.1159/000491095].
Yoo, Dk; Zompatori, M; Barrile, A; Rossi, G; D'Amato, D; Sergiacomi, G; Rogliani, P; Mura, M
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