Similarities and differences in key diagnosis, treatment, and management approaches for PAH deficiency in the United States and Europe

Table 6 Recommendations for Routine Clinical Visit Follow up Through the Ages^a

ACMG/ Nutritional Management Guidelines (2014)	European Guidelines (2017)
Infants (0–1 year)- Monthly	Infants (0–1 year)- Every 2 months
Children (1–7 years)- Monthly to every 6 months	Children/Adolescents (1–18 years)-Twice yearly
(8–18 years)- Every 6–12 months	Children/Adolescents (1–18 years)-Twice yearly
Adults (> 18 years)- Every 6–12 months	Adults- (> 18 years)- Once yearly
Pregnancy- Monthly to every trimester	Pregnancy- Once per trimester
Postpartum/lactating- 6 weeks postpartum then every 6 months	Pregnancy- Once per trimester

^a Increased visits due to circumstances or indications: adherence issue, treatment changes, new social circumstances

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