Genetic background of pulmonary (vascular) diseases - how much is written in the codes?

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide a comprehensive overview of the underlying genetic defects of pulmonary (vascular) diseases and novel treatment avenues. RECENT FINDINGS: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is the prime example of a pulmonary vascular disease, which can be caused by genetic mutations in some patients. Germline mutations in the BMPR2 gene and further genes lead to vessel remodelling, increase of...

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