PREVALENCE
PH may be present in patients at any stage of ILD1
PH is sometimes present even at initial diagnosis1
Up to 15% of patients with IPF also have signs of PH in early stages of disease or at diagnosis.1
Why regularly assess for PH-ILD?
Because as ILD advances, frequency of PH continues to rise.1
For example, in patients with advanced and end-stage IPF, prevalence of PH can rise beyond 50%1*
At each visit, the patient’s ILD may have progressed, making it more likely that they will start to show signs of PH-ILD.1
Uncover PH-ILD early by screening at diagnosis of ILD, as well as regularly screening ILD patients at follow-up visits.
*In IPF, the extent of restriction does not correlate with mPAP.2
ILD=interstitial lung disease; IPF=idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; mPAP=mean pulmonary arterial pressure; PH=pulmonary hypertension.
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