Rapid switch from epoprostenol (EPO) to intravenous treprostinil (TRE) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): safety, efficacy, and treatment satisfaction

O. Minai, H. Chen, Parambil, Blair, Davila, D. Strootman, M. Wade, K. Rollins, Dweik (Cleveland, San Francisco, Research Triangle Park, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Session: Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1495
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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O. Minai, H. Chen, Parambil, Blair, Davila, D. Strootman, M. Wade, K. Rollins, Dweik (Cleveland, San Francisco, Research Triangle Park, United States Of America). Rapid switch from epoprostenol (EPO) to intravenous treprostinil (TRE) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): safety, efficacy, and treatment satisfaction. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 1495

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