Screening and Diagnostic Modalities for Connective Tissue Dieases-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Systematic Review

摘要

ObjectivePulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a frequent complication in connective tissue diseases (CTD), especially in systemic sclerosis (SSc), and is associated with a high degree of morbidity and mortality. We undertook a systematic review for the screening tests for CTD-PAH.