Case 2: Is it left ventricular dysfunction or PAH?

J. Vachiery (Bruxelles, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2017 – CC6 Is it truly pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Session: CC6 Is it truly pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Session type: Challenging clinical cases
Number: 3138
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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