Measuring the effects of treatment in patients with PAH: should we image the right ventricle?

Andrew J. Peacock

Source: Eur Respir J, 49 (6) 1700805; 10.1183/13993003.00805-2017
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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