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NLRP3-macrophage activation occurs in the decompensated RV in preclinical PAH models and patients with PAH. Inhibiting GP130 or NLRP3 signaling improves RV function. The concept that PAH RVF results from RV inflammation rather than solely from elevated RV afterload suggests a new therapeutic paradigm.
Al‐Qazazi et al. (Tue,) studied this question.