Pulmonary Hypertension

Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and while heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, the majority of cases can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking and exercising on a regular basis. The American Heart Association states, "An estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, are preventable." Knowing the signs your heart could be in trouble is key to getting your heart health back on track and Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with Dr. Jeffrey Newman is the Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network who shares signals to look out for.  Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID . Shutterstock Dr. Newman says, "In...

The incremental use of drug combinations could prevent hospitalizations from heart failure among those who have higher ejection fraction, a subgroup that struggles with insufficient data on treatments. Researchers suggest that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are the most effective drug to lower the risk of hospitalization due to heart failure (HF) among patients who have preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF)—both of which have a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) that is 40% or greater. "The findings of this study suggest that SGLT2 inhibitors were the optimal drug class for HFpEF and HFmrEF, consistent with the most recent guideline recommendation," the study authors wrote in their report, recently published in JAMA Open Network. Heart failure affects 64 million people worldwide, causing severe associated morbidity and mortality risks. LVEF measures function of heart system, and based on this measu...

High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a serious lung condition that may develop when you're at high altitudes. Pulmonary edema is when fluid builds up in your lungs. In the case of HAPE, lower oxygen intake at high altitudes causes your blood vessels to narrow, leading to this fluid buildup. HAPE is one of three types of altitude sickness. The other two are acute mountain sickness (AMS), the most common form, and high altitude cerebral edema (HACE). With AMS, symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and headache resolve within 12 to 48 hours after your body acclimates to the higher altitude. With HAPE, symptoms start up to 5 days after you've reached a high altitude, and it can take 2 to 3 days to completely recover. When venturing to a high altitude for recreational purposes, such as skiing, mountain climbing, or hiking, it's important to understand the potential health risks. Here's what you need to know about HAPE, including which symptoms to look for and when you should ...

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With so many DIY asthma remedies online, it's natural to wonder if they work. So, do they? June 27, 2022 Medical Reviewer June 27, 2022 Medical Reviewer If you have asthma, an inhaler is probably something you keep handy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 12 Americans has asthma, a condition that causes the airways in your lungs to swell and produce mucus, making it hard for you to breathe. In many cases, an inhaler is used to help treat and manage the condition, but some research studies suggest that natural approaches, like drinking coffee, eating ginger, and practicing breathing techniques, can help alleviate your symptoms as well. While we love a good home remedy, asthma is a serious condition and experimenting with alternative approaches to handling an asthma attack isn't something to take lightly (or maybe, take at all). We went to the experts to find out why folks living with this condition should proceed with caution when it comes to de...

Introduction Asthma has been estimated to affect approximately 358 million people worldwide, whilst 397,000 deaths each year are related to the disease, with data showing that the prevalence increased by 12.6% between 1990 and 2015 despite a 26.7% decrease in mortality over the same period. 1 The scarce information in Colombia estimates that the prevalence is close to 9%, with the underdiagnosis rate being up to 69.9%, and the most affected group to be between 5 and 17 years of age. 2 Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, leading to an increase in the number of hospital visits and costs for the healthcare system. 3,4 From a pathophysiological perspective, asthma is characterized by airway inflammation and high reactivity to environmental stimuli, leading to inflammatory cell infiltration and chronic changes such as epithelial thickening, smooth muscle hypertrophy, increased mucus-producing glands, and symptoms such as wheezing, dyspnea, cough, and ches...

Pulmonary Circulation Clinic, Hospital General de Mexico "Dr Eduardo Liceaga," Mexico City, MexicoCardiorespiratory Emergencies, Hospital General de Mexico "Dr Eduardo Liceaga," Mexico City, MexicoFaculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

Both stress and anxiety can cause head or stomach pain, lost sleep, worry, or less interest in sex. Stress relates to external causes — coping tips include setting small goals and asking for support.  Anxiety may not have an obvious trigger — exercise, mindfulness, and professional support can help. Stress and anxiety can cause many of the same symptoms, like an increased heart rate, muscle tension, and feelings of worry, nervousness, and fear.  However, stress happens in response to external triggers, so when you address those causes, it often goes away. For example, if you're worried about an upcoming test, meeting, or event, talking to a friend and getting some outside perspective can help you relax and prepare. Anxiety, on the other hand, tends to involve ongoing worry and dread. It can show up without an obvious t...