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Vitamin C deficiency presenting with mucosal bleeding and worsening dyspnea in severe pulmonary arterial hypertension: a case report

A journal article describes a case in which vitamin C deficiency was associated with mucosal bleeding and worsening shortness of breath in a patient with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. Publisher metadata lists Elsevier BV and a publication date of 2026-09-01.

Categories: public-health

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Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The case report links a nutritional deficiency to bleeding and respiratory worsening in the context of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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