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Prevalence and Predictors of Pulmonary Embolism in Hospitalized Patients with Syncope

Objectives: Approximately one in six patients hospitalized with syncope have pulmonary embolism (PE), according to the PE in Syncope Italian Trial study. Subsequent studies using administrative data have reported a PE prevalence of <3%. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of PE in hospitalized…

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Tolerability of Switch to Macitentan from Bosentan in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Objectives: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease that can be treated with several medications. Macitentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA), has received approval as a PAH therapy. We report our data regarding the tolerability in patients with PAH who were switched from bosentan to macitentan. Methods: At the…

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Hemoptysis Requiring Bronchial Artery Embolization in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Objectives: Hemoptysis is an uncommon complication in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Although the mechanism of hemoptysis is unknown, treatment with bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is proposed to be a safe and reliable method of treatment. We report our experience in treating PAH patients presenting with acute hemoptysis that…

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