Impaired systemic oxygen extraction in treated exercise pulmonary hypertension: a new engine in an old car?
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Ambrisentan in 22 patients with pulmonary hypertension diagnosed during exercise (ePH) improved pulmonary hemodynamics; however, there was only a trend toward increased maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) secondary to decreased maximum exercise systemic oxygen extraction (Ca-vO2). We speculate that improved pulmonary hemodynamics at maximum exercise "unmasked" a pre-existing skeletal muscle abnormality.
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