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October 1979 in “Chest” This study found that minoxidil significantly reduces systemic blood pressure and vascular resistance in patients with hypertension, but does not alter pulmonary vascular resistance or exacerbate pulmonary hypertension.
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February 2020 in “CHEST Journal” This case report observed that pulmonary arterial hypertension in a man with severe vitamin C deficiency resolved after vitamin C supplementation, suggesting a potential role of vitamin C in managing this condition.
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February 1977 in “Circulation” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
November 2021 in “European Heart Journal Supplements” This case report describes a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, leading to improved right heart function after treatment with diuretics, anticoagulants, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants.
November 2021 in “European Heart Journal Supplements” In this case report, a 29-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and an increased risk of thrombosis experienced improved right heart function following diuretics, anticoagulants, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants treatment.