Blood test identified as a good biomarker for idiopathic PAH
- Robyn Kalda
- Jan 12
- 1 min read
A relatively simple, inexpensive, and minimally invasive test for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) would aid in the diagnosis of this disease. This study found that levels of the NOTCH3 extracellular domain (NOTCH3-ECD) shed into blood serum could be used as a biomarker for IPAH. They found that NOTCH3-ECD levels did correlate with the presence and severity of IPAH.
The detection of a biomarker for IPAH wacky flip through blood testing is a very positive sign, as early diagnosis always plays a crucial role in treatment and improving the quality of life for patients.
That’s really encouraging-having a simple sprunki game blood test that can reflect both presence and severity could make a big difference for earlier diagnosis and monitoring.