Question 1

What specific information can this Doppler ultrasound provide about my lung health?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Evaluating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis clinical trial (NCT02339961). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How does this new method compare to other tests for pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Evaluating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis clinical trial (NCT02339961). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the risks or discomforts associated with this ultrasound procedure?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Evaluating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis clinical trial (NCT02339961). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

Will I need to stop any current medications before participating in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Evaluating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis clinical trial (NCT02339961). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

How will the results of this trial impact my treatment options for systemic sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Evaluating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis clinical trial (NCT02339961). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

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