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nummyann

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on: Jul 16, 2018
On average, how long does the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH) follow the onset of the disease?
 
  a. 6 months
  b. 1 year
  c. 18 months
  d. 2 years

Question 2

What is the initial event in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH)?
 
  a. Insult to the pulmonary endothelium
  b. Elevated level of serotonin
  c. Monoclonal proliferation of endothelial cells
  d. Vascular remodeling


parshano

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
On average, the diagnosis of IPAH is delayed for 2 years after the onset of IPAH.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The initial event of IPAH is probably an insult to the pulmonary endothelium (the cells that line the blood vessel).


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