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PULMONARY VASCULAR DISEASE SECTION

Shared Decision-Making in PAH: A Utopian Dream or an Achievable Goal?
Shared decision-making, a collaborative process that balances medical evidence with patient values, can be especially important in complex conditions like PAH.

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Pooled Data Suggest Sotatercept as Novel Disease-Modifying Therapy for PAH
Aaron B. Waxman, MD, PhD, FCCP, said he believes the drug will become a first-line therapy option, but questions remain regarding when to initiate treatment.

CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE AND SURGERY SECTION

Turning the Tide in Right Ventricular Failure: The Role of Mechanical Support
As mechanical circulatory support technologies advance, understanding the unique features of right-sided devices is essential for optimal patient selection.

JOURNAL EDITORIAL

Beta-Blockers in PAH: Physiology Getting in Biology’s Way
While beta-blockers help in left-sided heart failure, they may be harmful in PAH. The current guidelines recommend against this use unless they are indicated for comorbidities.

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