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High N‐terminal pro–brain natriuretic peptide levels and low diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide as independent predictors of the occurrence of precapillary pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis

Yannick Allanore, Didier Borderie, Jérôme Avouac, D. Zerkak, Christophe Meune, É. Hachulla, Luc Mouthon, Loı̈c Guillevin, Oliver Meyer, Ohvanesse G. Ekindjian,

Arthritis & Rheumatism · 2007 · 241 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

This prospective study identified a decreased DLCO/VA ratio and an increased NT-proBNP as predictors of PAH in SSc. Use of these markers should result in improved PAH risk stratification and allow earlier initiation of therapy.

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