Inhaled iloprost for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension
Prostacyclin and its analogues (prostanoids) are potent vasodilators, and exhibit antithrombotic, antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterised by vasoconstriction, thrombosis and proliferation, and is associated with reduced synthesis of...
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Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2009-03-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
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Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/18/111/29 |