Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and its impact on quality of life and functional exercise capacity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Abstract

Background: In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pathophysiological consequences of the disease and the drugs used to treat PAH may adversely affect musculoskeletal system. Aim of the study was to evaluate musculoskeletal pain prevalence and its impact on quality of life (QoL) and exercise capacity in PAH patients.