Author:
Samir Lakhani Shan,Sunesara Shaleen,Ezhilarasan Santhi Sharanya,Sharma Munish,R. Surani Salim
Abstract
Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive and potentially fatal medical condition. Around 1% of global population is estimated to be affected by it. With significant advancement in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in pulmonary hypertension, there has been a surge in interest in medical fraternity. We aim to revisit some of the major historical events pertinent to the evolution of the field of pulmonary hypertension. We try to understand how our predecessors in medicine laid foundation based on which the field of pulmonary hypertension is growing.
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