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Marked Improvement in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in 3 Patients with a History of Amphetamine-like Drug use and Comorbidities

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction/Background: The prognosis of patients with Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH) associated with the intake of anorexigens and amphetamines has not been clearly defined. Published data are suboptimal due to a scarcity of corroborating hemodynamic information. There are reports of worse, the same, and better prognoses compared to patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. Case Presentation: Our experience with three patients who had PAH, a history of amphetamine-like drug use, and comorbidities is described, and the pertinent literature is summarized. Conclusion: Three patients with PAH and a history of amphetamine-like drug use demonstrated markedly improved hemodynamics at follow-up catheterizations.

Source: The Open Respiratory Medicine Journal

DOI: 10.2174/0118743064473701260415041740

Authors: Emily King, Abraham Rothman

Institutions: University of California, Berkeley, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Children's Heart Center Nevada

Language: English

Topic: Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7154718005

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