Simvastatin and sildenafil combine to attenuate pulmonary hypertension

Zhao L., Sebkhi A., Ali O., Wojciak-Stothard B., Mamanova L., Yang Q., Wharton J., Wilkins M. R.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 34: 948-957
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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