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Research advances in connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension with an emphasis on the Chinese population

  • By

  • Baocheng Liu

  • Zihao Wang

  • Xin Li

  • Qiyao Liu

  • Jingyu Zhu

  • May 4, 2026

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    CTD-PAH occurs in approximately 30% of adult patients with PAH and significantly increases mortality risk.

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    In China, SLE-PAH and SS-PAH are more prevalent than SSc-PAH, which is common in Europe and North America.

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    Current data on CTD-PAH in Han Chinese populations is limited, necessitating targeted studies for better management.

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    Echocardiography is a key noninvasive tool for screening PH, with specific TRV velocity thresholds indicating risk.

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    Right heart catheterization remains the gold standard for diagnosing PAH, defining it by specific hemodynamic criteria.

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Research advances in connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension with an emphasis on the Chinese population

  • by Baocheng Liu, Zihao Wang, Xin Li, Qiyao Liu, Jingyu Zhu

  • May 4, 2026

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