Pulmonary Hypertension

Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood out to the body. Despite advances in treatment, the outlook for people with CHF is generally poor. The survival rate of a person with CHF depends on how the well the heart functions, their age and CHF stage, whether they have other diseases, and more. A number of heart-related health conditions can contribute to CHF. They include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, or a previous heart attack. This article explains the factors that may affect outcomes for people who are living with CHF. It talks about steps you can take to reduce some of the risk factors that can lead to poor outcomes. Overall Survival CHF is a chronic and progressive condition. It weakens the heart, which then is unable to pump enough blood. It limits the heart's ability to deliver the oxygen and nutrients needed for the cells in your body to function. Ther...

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All of us experience stress of one kind or another. It seems to be an inevitable part of life. Some stresses may be large and some may be small, but we all have stresses in our lives. Even happy events can be challenging.  Since April is Stress Awareness Month, here are some stress management tips: Look on the bright side. It may seem cliche, but our attitude toward the stress event or challenge determines how we cope or don't cope. Find something to learn from or grow in or be grateful for. Consider your resources- people, things, your own talents, skills, and abilities. Then don't hesitate to use them. Some people find talking with a trusted person about the stressor is helpful. Others may develop a hobby or interest in something positive to cope. Remember stress – good and bad is a part of life and many others have survived and thrived in similar situations. Research how others have coped successfully, join a support group, or get professiona...

There's a common law of self-development: identifying an issue is a powerful first step. The sooner you're able to find out what isn't working, or what is causing suffering, the quicker you can create a path forward. Whether it's discovering how you're holding yourself back, uncovering unhealthy coping mechanisms, or noticing how your environment affects your health, identifying the problem is the start of finding a solution. That leads us to stress. Everyone experiences stress. It seems that, in our fast-paced world, stress is unavoidable and chronic. RELATED: Dancing May Make You Feel Silly But It Improves Your Overall Well-Being There's an overbearing sense of urgency due to technology having us always switched on. In addition to personal stressors, the majority of Americans report overwhelming levels of stress due to worldwide issues such as the pandemic, supply chain issues, rising costs of living, the fate of the economy, a...

Although antiretroviral therapy (ART) plays a significant role in reducing the viral load, improving CD4 levels, mitigating mortality rates, and prolonging life expectancy, people on treatment still face a worsening quality of life due to the chronic complications of the human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [1-3]. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is the most prevalent life-threatening disease associated with HIV, leading to death. PAH is defined as an elevated mean arterial pulmonary pressure of more than 25 mmHg with a pulmonary capillary wedge pressure of less than 15 mmHg and a pulmonary vascular resistance of more than 3 Wood units [2,4]. HIV-associated PAH (HIV-PAH) is categorized among group I classification of PAH with an overall prevalence about 0.5% higher than idiopathic PAH in the general population [4,5]. Patients with PAH may be asymptomatic or present with exertional dyspnea, extreme fatiguability, pedal edema, chest pain, syncope, or non-productive...

(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

Despite having many common features, the experience of grief is unique to each person. Its symptoms are not just emotional and mental. They can also include physical effects on your body. Researchers have made clear connections between grief and certain bodily changes, including effects on heart health, sleep patterns, moods, and more. Keep reading to find out the mind-body connections between grief and physical symptoms. We'll overview research identifying what health outcomes grieving can cause and what steps you can take to cope. Grief can have a profound effect on your mental and physical health. Research from 2019 emphasized that grief can cause cardiovascular issues and premature death in the months after a spouse has died. Here's a look at some of the most-studied physical changes grief can cause. Grief has been shown to cause immune system dysfunction in some people, raising general inflammation and the risk of infections. According to a 2019 review of research, grievi...