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Clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 16 Jun 2004
Simonneau Gerald, Galiè Nazzareno, Rubin Lewis J, Langleben David, Seeger Werner, Domenighetti Guido, Gibbs Simon, Lebrec Didier, Speich Rudolf, Beghetti Maurice, Rich Stuart, Fishman Alfred
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In 1998, during the Second World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) held in Evian, France, a clinical classification of PH was proposed. The aim of the Evian classification was to individualize different categories sharing similarities in pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical presentation, and therapeutic options. The Evian classification is now well accepted and widely used in clinical practice,...
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