Role of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Morbidity and Mortality for Patients Admitted With Pulmonary Hypertension.

The concomitant presence of GERD is associated with fewer adverse outcomes in patients with PH. Though it is well understood that treatment of GERD is beneficial for lung disease, the exact role of GERD in PH has not been identified. This study helps characterize the important role appropriately treated GERD may play in preventing morbidity and mortality due to PH.