Unless there are contraindications, what treatment is given universally to all patients with idio-pathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH)?

a. Oral anticoagulation
b. Oxygen
c. Steroids
d. Vasodilators


ANS: A
Oral anticoagulation improves survival in IPAH and is recommended in all these patients unless there is a contraindication to anticoagulation.

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