| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6114686 | Autoimmunity Reviews | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We found a low prevalence of PH. Screening echocardiograms in asymptomatic lupus patients are thus not recommended. Two consecutive PAP values â¥Â 40 mm Hg by echocardiogram is the best screening cutoff for starting investigations in SLE patients with suspected PH.
Keywords
PAHAnti-RNPRVSPmPAPSDIPAPPPVpositive predictive valuenegative predictive valuestandard deviationSensitivityDamageRaynaud'ssystemic lupus erythematosus disease activity indexantiphospholipidPulmonary arterial hypertensionright ventricular systolic pressurePulmonary arterial pressuremean pulmonary arterial pressureRight Atrial PressureSystemic lupus erythematosusSLENPV یا negative predictive valueSpecificityPADPulmonary hypertension
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Authors
Guillermo Ruiz-Irastorza, Maider Garmendia, Irama Villar, Maria-Victoria Egurbide, Ciriaco Aguirre,