Evolving Science of PAH Treatment
Program Goals
Paradigm Shift in PAH Treatment
Earlier PAH Clinical Trials
6-Minute Walk Test
Meta-Analysis of 22 RCTs
Changes in PAH Trials Over Time
Spectrum of PAH Double-Blind RCTs to Date Study Durations and Sizes
PAH Clinical Trials Evaluating Morbidity and Mortality Endpoints
Clinical Efficacy/Safety SERAPHIN Trial[a,b]
Clinical Efficacy/Safety GRIPHON Trial
GRIPHON: Primary Composite Endpoint
SERAPHIN Placebo vs Macitentan 3 mg vs Macitentan 10 mg (1:1:1)
Treatment Algorithm for PAH
Rationale for Combination Therapy
Expert Consensus Recommendations for Combination Therapy Have Improved With Increasing Experience
An Evolving Paradigm From Sequential to Initial Up-Front Combination Therapy
Case Study 29-Year-Old Woman, Referred for Abnormal Echocardiogram May 2015
Case Study (cont)
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Treatment Goals
Case Study (cont) Plan
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Case Study Intensification of Therapy?
Conclusion
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