An editorial titled “PVRI International Conference 2025: Embracing Heterogeneity”, published in Pulmonary Circulation on May 1, 2025, summarizes the 2025 PVRI International Conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The four-day gathering brought together experts from 25 countries across 5 continents to discuss advances in early diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment approaches for various forms of pulmonary hypertension.
The conference highlighted regional challenges, innovations in imaging and AI, and the importance of understanding vascular heterogeneity in lung and heart diseases. Sessions explored how factors ranging from drug exposure to environmental influences contribute to disease variation, while emphasizing the need for novel clinical trial designs and improved care access in resource-limited settings.
Beyond scientific presentations, the conference featured networking events and mentorship opportunities, reinforcing the importance of global collaboration in addressing this complex disease.
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Citation
PVRI International Conference 2025: Embracing Heterogeneity, Navneet Singh, Katarina Zeder, First published: 01 May 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/pul2.70093
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