Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	110597
Country	United States

Category	Medicine, General & Internal
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Palliative care in pulmonary hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Wajid Ali, Asad Ur Rab, Asim Shaikh, Gokhan Anil, Salim Surani and Munish Sharma
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Corresponding Author	Salim Surani, FACP, FCCP, Professor, Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, 40 Bizzell Street, College Station, TX 77843, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com
Key Words	Palliative care; Pulmonary arterial Hypertension; Barriers; Underutilization; Outcomes
Core Tip	There are significant patient and physician-level barriers hindering the uptake of palliative care in pulmonary arterial hypertension, including feelings of hopelessness, depression, sadness, lack of funding, and lack of knowledge. These psychological and systemic challenges collectively limit timely referral and integration of palliative services within routine pulmonary arterial hypertension management. A meta-analysis of four studies reveals no statistically significant difference in mortality with palliative care (Log odds ratio = 0.89, 95% confidence intervals: -3.06-1.28).
Citation	Ali W, Rab AU, Shaikh A, Anil G, Surani S, Sharma M. Palliative care in pulmonary hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Crit Care Med 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-11 03:59
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-11 04:00
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Return for Revision	2025-07-08 08:21
Revised	2025-07-23 03:09
Second Decision	2025-10-20 03:00
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-21 04:07
Articles in Press	2025-10-21 04:07
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