Publications – PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Randomised, controlled trial on fluid restriction in pulmonary arterial hypertension, Respiration, September 9, 2026

A prospective, randomised, controlled single-centre study looking at whether fluid restriction (FR) helps pulmonary arterial hypertension patients with right heart failure and signs of volume overload. 41 patients (average age 70, mostly World Health Organisation (WHO) Functional class III, were split between intensified fluid restriction counselling (around 1.5 litres per day) and routine fluid restriction […]

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Breaking news! The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Clinical Practice Guidelines update for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) presented today at the ERS Congress in Barcelona, September 7, 2026

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Clinical Practice Guidelines update for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) were presented today at the ERS Congress! The Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension Vice President Louise Bouman – van der Waal was at the congress and attended this important session. Here is the link to the article: https://lnkd.in/evX7wHhe Pisana Ferrari, President of

Breaking news! The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Clinical Practice Guidelines update for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) presented today at the ERS Congress in Barcelona, September 7, 2026 Read Post »

Pulnovo Medical Announces Results of the PADN-HF-PH Trial at ESC Congress 2026, Simultaneously Published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), September 3, 2026

Pulnovo Medical‘s PADN-HF-PH trial results were presented at European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026 in Munich, Germany, and published simultaneously in a New England Journal of Medicine article. The multicenter, randomized trial enrolled 264 patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with left heart disease (pulmonary hypertension associated with left heart disease (PH-LHD), World Health Organisation

Pulnovo Medical Announces Results of the PADN-HF-PH Trial at ESC Congress 2026, Simultaneously Published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), September 3, 2026 Read Post »

A familiar drug in unfamiliar territory: Will we manage to repurpose SGLT2 inhibitors in pulmonary arterial hypertension?, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, September 3, 2026

The September issue of Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant presents new data pointing to sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors — drugs like dapagliflozin and empagliflozin, originally developed for diabetes — as a potential novel avenue for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension. Initially valued for their effect on kidney glucose reabsorption, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors

A familiar drug in unfamiliar territory: Will we manage to repurpose SGLT2 inhibitors in pulmonary arterial hypertension?, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, September 3, 2026 Read Post »

Reduced brain blood flow, heart strain, and cognitive symptoms in pulmonary arterial hypertension, Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Diseases, Jan-Dec 2026

Some patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension experience difficulties with memory, thinking, or mood. A group of Chinese researchers have investigated whether reduced blood flow to the brain is connected to heart strain and disease severity. They compared brain scans from 30 people with pulmonary arterial hypertension and 51 healthy individuals matched for age and sex.

Reduced brain blood flow, heart strain, and cognitive symptoms in pulmonary arterial hypertension, Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Diseases, Jan-Dec 2026 Read Post »

Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease: a state-of-the-art review, European Respiratory Journal, Vol 68 Issue 1

Following the 7th World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension, a review published in the European Respiratory Journal summarises the current understanding of Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). It covers the condition’s clinical features, underlying biology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, while flagging diagnostic challenges — from overlapping symptoms to the lack of specific biomarkers

Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease: a state-of-the-art review, European Respiratory Journal, Vol 68 Issue 1 Read Post »

Long-term efficacy and safety of rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: the FONCE-HTAP randomized controlled trial, Annals of the American Thoracic Society, July 20, 2026

The findings of a multi-center randomized controlled trial investigating the long-term efficiency of rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society on July 20, 2026. The study followed 47 patients with stable pulmonary arterial hypertension across 9 French centers, looking at the long-term impact of a

Long-term efficacy and safety of rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: the FONCE-HTAP randomized controlled trial, Annals of the American Thoracic Society, July 20, 2026 Read Post »

Predictive Power of Pulmonary Artery Stiffness – Right Ventricular Interplay, but not Pulmonary Vascular Resistance, in Mild Pulmonary Hypertension: A PVRI GoDeep meta-registry analysis, CHEST, August 26, 2026

In a recent LinkedIn post Prof. Werner Seeger writes that the GoDeep meta-registry analysis about the predictive power of pulmonary artery stiffness – right ventricular interplay in mild pulmonary hypertension (PH) is now online. He reports that in the analysis, notably, parameters integrating pulsatile vascular load and interdependent right ventricular function possess predictive power independent

Predictive Power of Pulmonary Artery Stiffness – Right Ventricular Interplay, but not Pulmonary Vascular Resistance, in Mild Pulmonary Hypertension: A PVRI GoDeep meta-registry analysis, CHEST, August 26, 2026 Read Post »

Safety of exercise after pulmonary endarterectomy: a systematic review, European Respiratory Journal Open Research 2026

A systematic review recently published in the European Respiratory Journal Open Research looked at whether early exercise after pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) surgery in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is safe and feasible, given that post-operative cardiac remodelling needs to be balanced against the benefits of getting moving early. Searching the AMED, CINAHL, Embase, and MEDLINE

Safety of exercise after pulmonary endarterectomy: a systematic review, European Respiratory Journal Open Research 2026 Read Post »

Multicentre study explores impaired bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2 (BMPR2) signalling across pulmonary hypertension subgroups, European Respiratory Journal Open Research 2026

A multicentre study recently published on the European Respiratory Journal Open Research looked at bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2 (BMPR2) signalling — a pathway already known to be disrupted in heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) — across a wider range of pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients, to see whether the same disturbance shows up in other

Multicentre study explores impaired bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2 (BMPR2) signalling across pulmonary hypertension subgroups, European Respiratory Journal Open Research 2026 Read Post »

Long-term efficacy and safety of rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: the French FONCE-HTAP randomized controlled trial, Annals of American Thoracic Society, July 20, 2026

A French multicenter trial (9 centers, 2015–2022) tested whether a 3-month supervised rehabilitation program improves 12-month exercise capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, using a Zelen design to limit performance bias — addressing a gap left by prior short-term, open-label studies. Key findings: Conclusion: A 3-month supervised rehabilitation program produced a durable, significant improvement in

Long-term efficacy and safety of rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: the French FONCE-HTAP randomized controlled trial, Annals of American Thoracic Society, July 20, 2026 Read Post »

Activin Signaling Inhibitors in Pulmonary Hypertension: A State-of-the-Art Review via the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI), Pulmonary Circulation, July 14, 2026

A review recently published in Pulmonary Circulation brings together academic and industry researchers (via the PVRI Innovative Drug Discovery Initiative) to consolidate current knowledge on activin signaling inhibitors (ASIs), the role of specific Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) ligands, efficacy/safety data, and considerations for developing next-generation activin signaling inhibitors. Key points: Open questions remain about: the

Activin Signaling Inhibitors in Pulmonary Hypertension: A State-of-the-Art Review via the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI), Pulmonary Circulation, July 14, 2026 Read Post »

Historically Marginalized And Minoritized Populations With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Deeper Dive Into a Complex Question, CHEST July 14, 2026

In pulmonary arterial hypertension there are significant disparities in epidemiology, clinical outcomes, and healthcare access that disproportionately affect historically neglected populations, including Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and American Indians. A State-of-the-Art review recently published on CHEST examines the disparities in the three groups. Key points: Conclusion: These disparities stem from structural/socioeconomic barriers and discrimination—not biological differences.

Historically Marginalized And Minoritized Populations With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Deeper Dive Into a Complex Question, CHEST July 14, 2026 Read Post »

Study finds that early parenteral prostacyclin therapy enables near-normal haemodynamics in severe pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, European Respiratory Journal, July 16, 2026

In a single-centre Japanese cohort of 101 patients with haemodynamically severe pulmonary arterial hypertension treated with parenteral prostacyclin (1999–2023), 22 patients (22%) achieved near-normal haemodynamics and were successfully weaned off prostacyclin, all without adverse events, after a mean of 7.7 years of treatment. Those who de-escalated tended to have started prostacyclin earlier in their disease

Study finds that early parenteral prostacyclin therapy enables near-normal haemodynamics in severe pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, European Respiratory Journal, July 16, 2026 Read Post »

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: How far we’ve come—and what’s next, Circulation, July 13, 2026

Over the past 40 years, treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has changed dramatically. What was once considered a disease with very few treatment options is now managed with a growing range of therapies that help people live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. A review recently published in Circulation looks back at

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: How far we’ve come—and what’s next, Circulation, July 13, 2026 Read Post »

Placental growth factor promotes endothelial activation and inflammatory remodelling in pulmonary hypertension, Cardiovascular Research, July 1, 2026

Could a new protein become a future treatment target in pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)? Researchers have identified a protein called placental growth factor (PlGF) as a possible new driver of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Although its name suggests it is only involved in pregnancy, placental growth factor is also active in blood vessels and the immune

Placental growth factor promotes endothelial activation and inflammatory remodelling in pulmonary hypertension, Cardiovascular Research, July 1, 2026 Read Post »

The e-book for the May 2026 edition of Transplant International is available online in open access

The e-book for the May 2026 edition of Transplant International is available online in open access at this link The cover features a letter to the editors reporting the impressive summiting of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas, without supplemental oxygen by a lung transplant recipient accompanied by the medico-surgical team from Medical University

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Study finds combining mindfulness with rehab exercise improves cardiopulmonary performance and psychological stress in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, Canadian Respiratory Journal, June 29, 2026

Researchers at the Suqian First Hospital in Suqian, Chian, China tested whether adding mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to standard cardiopulmonary rehabilitation could benefit pulmonary arterial hypertension patients more than usual care alone. Fifty stable patients were split into two groups: one did a 6-week combined mindfulness-based stress reduction and rehab program, the other received standard

Study finds combining mindfulness with rehab exercise improves cardiopulmonary performance and psychological stress in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, Canadian Respiratory Journal, June 29, 2026 Read Post »

How I Do It: De-escalation of Prostacyclin-Based Therapy in Patients Treated With Sotatercept, Chest Journal, June 24, 2026

This “How I Do It” article addresses a practical question now facing pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) clinicians: as sotatercept gets added to background combination treatment, some patients on prostacyclin therapy show sustained improvement — raising the question of whether their prostacyclin dose can be safely reduced. The challenge is that standard monitoring tools (functional class,

How I Do It: De-escalation of Prostacyclin-Based Therapy in Patients Treated With Sotatercept, Chest Journal, June 24, 2026 Read Post »

Upfront triple combination therapy with selexipag: insights from a real world cohort in Chinese patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, May 21, 2026

This single-center retrospective study, conducted at Qilu Hospital, Shandong University (China), from February 2022 to November 2023, set out to compare two strategies for selexipag-based triple combination therapy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): starting all three drugs together (initial/upfront triple therapy) versus adding selexipag on top of existing dual therapy (early sequential triple

Upfront triple combination therapy with selexipag: insights from a real world cohort in Chinese patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, May 21, 2026 Read Post »