What is the 5-year survival rate for patients with untreated idiopathic pulmonary artery hyperten-sion (IPAH)?
a. 33%
b. 44%
c. 55%
d. 66%
ANS: A
IPAH can be life threatening and carries a poor prognosis. Without therapy, only 33% of patients are alive 5 years after the onset of the disorder.
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