Bodily isomerism is an independent risk factor for pulmonary hypertension in adults with congenital heart disease
Conclusion:
Pulmonary hypertension is more common in those with isomerism, with isomerism being an independent risk factor for pulmonary hypertension. The prevalence of pulmonary hypertension is 5.6% in the setting of isomerism. Independent risk factors for pulmonary hypertension in patients with isomerism include age, obesity, and history of anomalous pulmonary venous connection.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Loomba, R. S., Aggarwal, S., Arora, R. R., Anderson, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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