| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2970501 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In end-stage COPD patients undergoing lung transplant, pulmonary vascular involvement is unexpectedly modest, with low-grade endothelial dysfunction. In this sub-set of COPD patients, pulmonary emphysema may constitute the major determinant of the presence of pulmonary hypertension.
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Authors
Victor I. PhD, Federico P. MD, Joan Albert MD, Antonio MD, M. MD, Josep MD, Josep MD, Roberto MD,