Our study aimed to determine the prevalence of occult left-heart disease in patients with
scleroderma and pulmonary hypertension. In patients with pulmonary hypertension (mean …

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary embolism is a common condition. Some patients subsequently
develop chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Many care gaps exist in …

The occurrence and impact of coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with pulmonary
arterial hypertension (PAH) are unknown. We aimed to determine the prevalence, clinical …

Background Patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) typically have exercise intolerance
and limitation in climbing steps. Objectives To explore the exercise physiology of step …

Background: The clinical outcome of asymptomatic airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) remains
unclear. A study was undertaken to evaluate the incidence of respiratory symptoms in a …

The effects of rehabilitation on the ventilatory and perceptual response to high-intensity
constant work-rate (CWR) cycle exercise in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial …

Introduction: diagnosis and follow-up, with the 6 minute walking distance being probably the
most utilized parameter. Difficulty in climbing stairs is a frequent complaint amongst patients …

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is found in up to 16% of patients with
scleroderma, and is the leading cause of death in this population. PH in scleroderma patients can …

RESULTS: Patients exhibited an increase in pulmonary blood flow (3.3±0.5 vs 4.3±0.6 L/min;
mean±SEM) accompanied by a decrease in PVR. However, there was no significant …

… Honourable mention went to Dr Kim Boutet (University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec) for
her presentation entitled “Is Asymptomatic Airway Hyperresponsiveness Predictive of the …