Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Higher Risk for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Researchers examined the association and related outcomes of metabolic syndrome among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Researchers examined the association and related outcomes of metabolic syndrome among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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