Pulmonary Hypertension

anti hypertensive meds :: Article Creator GLP-1s Are Reshaping Cardiovascular Care: Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai experts are advocating for patients to have access to GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide as a key component to caring for and preventing cardiovascular disease.  Physicians are now able to improve multiple "downstream" conditions, such as heart disease, by prescribing one medication "upstream," according to a Jan. 10 news release from Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai.  Amanda Velazquez, MD, director of obesity medicine at the health system, said in the release that semaglutide has enabled patients with high blood pressure to reduce their antihypertensive medications. Martha Gulati, MD, director of preventive cardiology and the Anita Dann Friedman Chair in Women's Cardiovascular Medicine and Research at Cedars-Sinai, said although semaglutide has been associated with blood pressure and cholesterol level improvem...

lung cancer adenocarcinoma :: Article Creator Second Cancer Risk Heightened After Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Diagnosis Adults with primary primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma face a higher risk of developing a second primary cancer, including colorectal and prostate cancers. Adults with appendiceal adenocarcinoma have a higher risk of developing a second primary cancer, including colorectal and prostate cancers. Among adult patients in the United States diagnosed with a first primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma, researchers found that one in every 13 will be diagnosed with a second primary cancer within 10 years. The study, presented at the 2025 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, also revealed that patients with appendiceal adenocarcinoma have an additional 12% excess incidence in secondary primary cancers and double the excess incidence in secondary primary colorectal cancers compared with the general population. Furthermore, the s...

pulmonary arterial hypertension types :: Article Creator Genetic Analysis Reveals PAH As A Risk Factor For Liver Cancer Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may contribute to an increased risk of liver cancer, as demonstrated by Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis published recently in Discover Oncology.  This genetic investigation found that PAH was associated with an 11% higher likelihood of the development of liver cancer (OR, 1.11; 95% CI, 1.01-1.22; P =.025). However, no causal relationships were established between PAH and other common cancers, including thyroid, lung, gastric, or colorectal cancers. These results provide valuable insights into cancer risks in patients with PAH, underscoring the need for further research into underlying biological mechanisms. This study used summary data from a genome-wide association study for PAH and 5 common types of cancer. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly associated with PAH (P ...

s3 heart failure :: Article Creator Alleviant Medical Secures $90 Million Financing To Expand Interventional Heart Failure Pivotal Trial Program Gilde Healthcare leads new round of financing as Alleviant expands focus to the full spectrum of chronic heart failure AUSTIN, Texas, January 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alleviant Medical, Inc., a privately held medical device company developing a no-implant atrial shunt for heart failure, today announced a $90 million financing to fund its second pivotal trial. Led by Gilde Healthcare, the round also adds Omega Funds and includes participation from existing shareholders S3 Ventures, RiverVest Venture Partners, Vensana Capital, Longview Ventures, Gilmartin Capital, TMC Venture Fund, and undisclosed strategic investors. The new pivotal trial, ALLAY-HFrEF, will be the first prospective sham-controlled trial focused on patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in the atrial shunt spa...

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stress induced hypertension symptoms :: Article Creator Link Between Stress And Hypertension: Expert Shares Tips To Stress Less And Protect Your Heart Stress is something we all encounter in daily life, whether from work pressures, family responsibilities, or personal concerns. While it can be a normal response to challenges, chronic stress can lead to health problems, including hypertension, or high blood pressure. Understanding how stress affects blood pressure and finding ways to manage it can significantly reduce health risks.  How Stress Contributes to Hypertension According to the American Heart Association (AHA), hypertension is a problem of many and is often dubbed the 'silent killer' because of its lack of noticeable symptoms. According to research published in the Chronic Psychosocial Stress and Hypertension, there is a strong link between stress and elevated blood pressure. Our expert Dr Nikhil Nayar, Psychiatrist, Sharda Hos...

smoking and lung disease :: Article Creator The 6 Signs Of Terrifying Lung Disease That Left Director David Lynch 'unable To Walk Across A Room' Before His Death LEGENDARY director David Lynch passed away at the age of 78, after revealing he'd suffered from a terrifying lung disease that left him barely able to "walk across a room". The filmmaker captivated and horrified audiences alike with bizarre and surreal works like Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks - and was rarely seen without a cigarette in hand. 5 David Lynch passed away at the age of 78 after battling emphysemaCredit: AP 5 David Lynch directing his 1990 film Wild at HeartCredit: Getty His smoking habit was almost lifelong, as Lynch began smoking at the tender age of eight. In an interview with People in November last year, the director described smoking as "a big important part of my life". "I loved the smell of tob...