Non-invasive evaluation, therapy and transplantation in children with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) is a progressive and ultimately fatal disease. The condition is poorly understood in children. This thesis evaluated non-invasive assessment techniques, experience with epoprostenol, atrial septostomy and lung transplantation in children. As therapy is guided by patients...

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Main Author: Lammers, A. E.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.565468