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An autopsy case of pulmonary arterial hypertension in an elderly patient with multimorbidity: a case report.

Masashi YokoseTakashi TomoeTakehiko YamaguchiTakanori Yasu
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2021)
The majority of elderly patients with PAH might have multimorbidity. However, there is no specific treatment strategy. It is associated with diagnostic delay and worse prognosis; therefore, early suspicion and comprehensive tests, including right heart catheterization, are essential for better management.
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