74 A recent RCT in patients with non-diabetic CKD showed a trend towards slower decline in renal function in patients on Beraprost compared to placebo. 75 Riociguat Riociguat is a novel treatment for PAH that stimulates the soluble guanylate cyclase in vascular SMCs.
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Systemic impact of CKD in PAH Regardless of the mechanism(s) involved in CKD in PAH patients, its impact may be significant.