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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Main Author: H. Olschewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2009-03-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
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Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/18/111/29