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World J Respirol. Jul 28, 2015; 5(2): 69-77
Published online Jul 28, 2015. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v5.i2.69
Published online Jul 28, 2015. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v5.i2.69
Figure 1 Proposed mechanisms for the development of pulmonary vasculopathy after splenectomy.
Solid lines represents known mechanisms, Dotted line represents hypothesized mechanisms. Hb: Hemoglobin; NO: Nitric oxide; EMH: Extra medullary hematopoiesis; MP: Micro-particles; AP: Anionic phospholipids; RBC: Red blood cell; CTEPH: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
- Citation: Palkar AV, Agrawal A, Verma S, Iftikhar A, Miller EJ, Talwar A. Post splenectomy related pulmonary hypertension. World J Respirol 2015; 5(2): 69-77
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6255/full/v5/i2/69.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5320/wjr.v5.i2.69