In recent times, the prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension creased prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, arterial stiffness, (PAH) is more commonly seen among elderly populations. The inas well as d...In recent times, the prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension creased prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, arterial stiffness, (PAH) is more commonly seen among elderly populations. The inas well as diastolic dysfunction, may cause endothelial dysfunction and affect pulmonary vasculature. Furthermore, older patients have certain differences in clinical characteristics and outcomes. In this article the special characteristics of aging in PAH patients have been reviewed, while the risk predictors of elderly patients are also discussed.展开更多
文摘In recent times, the prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension creased prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, arterial stiffness, (PAH) is more commonly seen among elderly populations. The inas well as diastolic dysfunction, may cause endothelial dysfunction and affect pulmonary vasculature. Furthermore, older patients have certain differences in clinical characteristics and outcomes. In this article the special characteristics of aging in PAH patients have been reviewed, while the risk predictors of elderly patients are also discussed.