Regional Variation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in the United States: The PHA Registry.
Connor FlingTeresa De MarcoNoah A KimeMatthew R LammiLaura J OppegardJohn J RyanCorey E VentetuoloR James WhiteRoham T ZamanianPeter J Learynull nullPublished in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2023)
The present study suggests significant regional variations among participants at accredited pulmonary vascular disease centers in multiple baseline characteristics and mortality. This variation may have implications for clinical research planning and represent important foci for further study to better understand whether there are remediable care aspects that can be addressed in the pursuit of providing equitable care in the US.