Pulmonary Hypertension

Validity of echocardiographic tricuspid regurgitation gradient to screen for new definition of pulmonary hypertension - The Lancet Validity of echocardiographic tricuspid regurgitation gradient to screen for new definition of pulmonary hypertension - The Lancet Posted: 04 Apr 2021 12:00 AM PDT [unable to retrieve full-text content] Validity of echocardiographic tricuspid regurgitation gradient to screen for new definition of pulmonary hypertension    The Lancet You are subscribed to email updates from "mild pulmonary hypertension" - Google News . To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now . Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

Bosentan to Ambrisentan in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | IJGM - Dove Medical Press Bosentan to Ambrisentan in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | IJGM - Dove Medical Press Posted: 25 May 2021 02:45 PM PDT Introduction Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a chronic and devastating disease characterized by progressively increasing pulmonary artery pressure and vascular resistance that results in right heart failure and death. Despite multiple treatment options, the prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains poor. 1–3 Transition to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)-specific drugs is considered in patients with PAH who do not respond to a therapeutic pathway or who experience side effects to the combination of drugs. Several studies have compared the transition of medicines from one pathway to another. However, little is known about the transition between the same category, especially in the endothelin receptor anta...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension: Causes, symptoms, treatment - Medical News Today Pulmonary arterial hypertension: Causes, symptoms, treatment - Medical News Today Posted: 27 May 2021 12:00 AM PDT Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. The pulmonary arteries are large blood vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs. PAH is different than other types of high blood pressure, such as systemic blood pressure and other forms of pulmonary hypertension, and doctors do not always know what causes it. However, medications are available to treat PAH, and a person can also manage their symptoms through lifestyle practices, such as eating a balanced diet and getting plenty of physical activity. In this article, we explain what PAH is and how it differs from other types of hypertension. We also look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options. The Na...

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension - Healthline Primary Pulmonary Hypertension - Healthline Posted: 25 Sep 2017 05:54 PM PDT Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), formerly known as primary pulmonary hypertension, is a rare type of high blood pressure. PAH affects the pulmonary arteries and capillaries. These blood vessels carry blood from the lower right chamber of your heart ( right ventricle ) into your lungs. As the pressure in the pulmonary blood vessels builds up, the heart must work harder to pump blood to the lungs. Over time, this weakens the heart muscle. Eventually, it can lead to heart failure and death. There's no cure yet for PAH, but treatment options are available. Treatment may help relieve your symptoms, lower your chance of complications, and prolong your life. In the early stages of PAH, you might not have any noticeable symptoms. As the condition worsens, symptoms will become more noticeable. Common sympt...

Cor pulmonale: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and more - Medical News Today Cor pulmonale: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and more - Medical News Today Posted: 27 May 2021 03:24 PM PDT Cor pulmonale is a condition that affects the right ventricle in the heart, altering its structure and proper functioning. It is caused by a respiratory system disorder. Pulmonary hypertension is a common underlying cause. A person with cor pulmonale will have an enlarged right ventricle which cannot effectively pump blood. If a person does not seek treatment for the condition, the ventricle can be overworked and ultimately fail to pump blood at all. A doctor may be able to prevent the condition by treating underlying conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension, before they lead to cor pulmonale or other life-threatening issues. This article looks at what cor pulmonale is, the symptoms of the condition, along with how doctors diagnose and treat it. ...

From 4500 possibilities, one compound emerges as promising treatment for PAH - EurekAlert From 4500 possibilities, one compound emerges as promising treatment for PAH - EurekAlert Posted: 05 May 2021 11:25 AM PDT IMAGE:  These tissue stains, cultured from patients with PAH, show that pulmonary artery tissue function improved after treatment with the experimental compound. view more  Credit: Cincinnati Children's One of the dangerous health conditions that can occur among premature newborns, children born with heart defects, and some others is pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Commonly mistaken for asthma, this condition occurs when blood vessels in the lungs develop excessive resistance to blood flow. This forces the heart's right ventricle to work harder, causing it to enlarge, thicken and further elevate blood pressure. While early treatment usually succeeds, the condition can become persistent and progressive, whi...