Pulmonary hypertension is associated with higher mortality in cystic fibrosis patients awaiting lung transplantation.

CONCLUSION: Pulmonary hypertension of mild degree is frequently found in CF patients with advanced lung disease and its presence significantly worsens survival. PMID: 23207567 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - December 1, 2012 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Venuta F, Tonelli AR, Anile M, Diso D, De Giacomo T, Ruberto F, Russo E, Rolla M, Quattrucci S, Rendina EA, Li Phd N, Coloni GF Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research