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| | Pulmonary hypertension - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Pulmonary Hypertension from the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. | | | Definite pulmonary hypertension is present when mean pressures at rest exceed 25 mmHg. | | | Expression of Human Herpesvirus 8 in Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_hypertension
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension: Merck Manual Home Edition |
| | Secondary pulmonary hypertension means that the condition occurred because of another disorder that affects lung structure or function. | | | Then the symptoms are still those of pulmonary hypertension: shortness of breath upon exertion, lightheadedness, fatigue, and chest pain. | | | If a person with pulmonary hypertension has a low oxygen level in the blood, the continuous use of oxygen through nasal prongs or an oxygen mask may reduce blood pressure in his pulmonary arteries and may help relieve his shortness of breath. |
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| | PERSISTENT PULMONARY HYPERTENSION OF THE NEWBORN |
| | Abnormal responsiveness of the pulmonary vasculature to hypoxia with an inability to relax after the stimulus for vasoconstriction is removed, i.e. | | | Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn is a cardiopulmonary disorder characterized by systemic arterial hypoxemia secondary to elevated pulmonary vascular resistance with resultant shunting of pulmonary blood flow to the systemic circulation. | | | Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is the result of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance to the point that venous blood is diverted to some degree through fetal channels (i. |
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| | To determine whether a drug is improving a patient's condition, both the pulmonary pressure and the amount of blood being pumped by the heart (the cardiac output) must be evaluated. | | | This restriction is thought to be due, in part, to the increased stiffness of the lungs resulting from both the changes in the structure and the high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. | | | In the lungs, the blood picks up oxygen and then flows to the left side of the heart, where it is pumped by the left ventricle to the rest of the body through the aorta. |
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| | Pulmonary hypertension |
| | Pulmonary hypertension resulting directly from another medical problem is called secondary pulmonary hypertension. | | | In some cases, your doctor may suspect you have pulmonary hypertension based on the results of a chest X-ray or electrocardiogram (ECG) — a noninvasive test that measures electrical impulses traveling through your heart. | | | These drugs, which help relax the muscles in the walls of blood vessels, are commonly used to treat systemic hypertension. |
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| | Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center |
| | However, some babies continue to have high pressures in the lungs even after this time and are referred to as having primary or persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. | | | Unfortunately there is no cure for primary pulmonary hypertension. | | | It is important to see your doctor on a regular basis and report any changes in energy level, ability to exercise, or overall health. |
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http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/disease/pph.htm
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| | Echocardiography |
| | Pulmonary homografts and pulmonary hypertension - Results of echocardiography study European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery. | | | In 44 patients (88%), pulmonary flow was analyzed. | | | Noninvasive evaluation of pulmonary hypertension by a pulsed Doppler technique. |
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http://www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/p_htn.html
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension |
| | In secondary pulmonary hypertension, surgery may be necessary to correct any known cause. | | | Because survival rates increase with early treatment, it is important to see a doctor if your child shows signs of pulmonary hypertension. | | | The first priority is to raise the oxygen level in the blood with oxygen therapy. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/childrens/healthinfo/pq/pulmonaryhypertension.htm
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| | eMedicine - Pulmonary Hypertension, Secondary : Article by Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM |
| | Ongoing clinical trials may prove the benefit of vasodilator therapy in patients with various forms of pulmonary hypertension. | | | The indications for this procedure are (1) difficulty with the accurate measurement of PAH with Doppler echocardiography and (2) the need for a precise measurement of pulmonary vascular resistance to conduct a vasodilator trial to assess the acute response to vasodilators. | | | Effective therapy should be instituted in the early stages, before irreversible changes in pulmonary vasculature occur. |
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment |
| | Although Pulmonary Hypertension cannot be cured using existing medicine, it can be controlled with new drugs and therapies. | | | This site is intended as a guide to patients with pulmonary hypertension, providing updates on the latest therapy and innovations in treating this deadly disease. | | | In the past few years there has been an increasing awareness of pulmonary hypertension. |
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http://www.pulmonary-hypertension-treatments.com
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension |
| | This study demonstrates pulmonary hypertensive changes in all 20 autopsied patients who had SCH but died from various causes. | | | Fifteen lung biopsies collected for diagnostic purposes from patients with congenital shunts and 6 control lungs (mean ages, 15.8 and 14.7 mo) were studied using the confocal laser scanning microscope, under predetermined conditions of laser intensity, brightness and contrast. | | | Cirrhosis was found to have a strong positive association with SCD. |
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http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com:16080/diseases/lung_htn.htm
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| | Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension at Mayo Clinic |
| | The correct diagnosis of this condition is important because it is very treatable by surgery. | | | Mayo is also a world leader in research on new treatment approaches. | | | This causes increased resistance to blood flow in your lungs, which in turn raises pressure within the pulmonary arteries. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/pulmonary-hypertension
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston |
| | Therefore, it is more difficult for blood to flow out of the heart, through the lungs and into the body. | | | See About the Heart and Blood Vessels and Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves for more information on how the heart and arteries normally work. | | | Estimates of pressures within the heart may be achieved in this fashion. |
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| | U-M CVC - Pulmonary Hypertension |
| | The pulmonary artery pressure response to five minutes of inhaled nitric oxide is a safe and highly accurate method to predict the response to calcium channel blockers. | | | The patient is placed on a heart and lung by-pass pump, the chest is opened through the breast bone, and the surgeon opens the main pulmonary artery and first branches. | | | The University of Michigan developed a multi-disciplinary program in 1994 to facilitate the diagnosis and management of patients with primary and secondary forms of pulmonary hypertension. |
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http://www.med.umich.edu/cvc/adult/dispul.htm
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension -- familydoctor.org |
| | Common signs of pulmonary hypertension are getting short of breath with activity, feeling tired, fainting and having chest pain. | | | For this test, an instrument called a probe is placed on the outside of your chest. | | | familydoctor.org Home > Conditions A to Z > Heart Disease and Stroke > Pulmonary Hypertension |
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension |
| | The blood pressure measured by cuff on your arm isn't directly related to the pressure in your lungs. | | | Thus, don't do isometric exercises and activities that produce dangerous symptoms, such as chest pain or dizziness. | | | That's because it's secondary to another problem, such as a heart or lung disorder. |
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| | Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Pulmonary Hypertension |
| | Every year, 30 to 50 patients come to them for the latest medical therapies and surgical procedures. | | | Symptoms include shortness of breath with minimal exertion, fatigue, chest pain, dizzy spells and fainting. | | | Most patients with primary pulmonary hypertension are treated with the FDA-approved drug Flolan, which may postpone the need for a lung transplant. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Pulmonary Hypertension |
| | Pulmonary Hypertension: Helpful Information for Patients and Families (Pulmonary Hypertension Association) - Links to PDF | | | Genetics Home Reference: Primary pulmonary hypertension (National Library of Medicine) | | | Pulmonary Hypertension (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) |
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| | PHA-UK - Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK - Welcome |
| | This site aims to provide information about all aspects of Pulmonary Hypertension including clear explanations of what it is, how it is diagnosed and what can be done to treat it. | | | Information will also be provided on what is being done to develop and test new treatments. | | | The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (UK) aims to provide support, understanding, and information for all those people whose lives are touched by Pulmonary Hypertension. |
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http://www.pha-uk.com
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension Center |
| | Traditionally, this distinction was very important because treatment for secondary pulmonary hypertension was aimed at correcting the underlying problem, while primary pulmonary hypertension was usually resistant to most attempts at treatment. | | | Paul Fairman, MD Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs. | | | With newer forms of treatment, patients with PPH can be helped and treatment options for secondary pulmonary hypertension are expanding. |
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http://www.pulm.vcu.edu/hypertension.shtml
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Primary pulmonary hypertension |
| | Pulmonary hypertension is the result of greater resistance to blood flow. | | | Most patients with primary pulmonary hypertension are treated at centers which specialize in the care of these patients. | | | The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. |
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| | What Is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension? |
| | Over time, the heart muscle weakens and loses its ability to pump enough blood for the body's needs. | | | PAH is a serious condition for which there are treatments but no cure. | | | The conditions include chronic heart or lung disease, blood clots in the lungs, or a disease like |
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pah/pah_what.html
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| | Pulmonary hypertension definition - High Blood Pressure (hypertension) and related information on MedicineNet.com |
| | Our Pulmonary hypertension Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Pulmonary hypertension | | | Secondary pulmonary hypertension may be due to congenital heart disease, pulmonary embolism, portal hypertension, collagen vascular disorders (such as lupus), sarcoidosis, and HIV infection. | | | The goals of treatment for pulmonary hypertension are to treat the underlying cause, to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, to slow the growth of the smooth muscle cells and the development of blood clots; and to increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart, while reducing its workload. |
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension, Primary |
| | Symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension include shortness of breath (dyspnea) especially during exercise, chest pain, and fainting episodes. | | | Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare, progressive disorder characterized by high blood pressure (hypertension) of the main artery of the lungs (pulmonary artery). | | | The pulmonary artery is the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart through the lungs. |
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| | PPH Information and Support - Coping With the Pain |
| | The site also provides practical advice on how to deal with the emotional and physical pain of primary pulmonary hypertension as well as the various types of support you may need and how to get them. | | | This site has been created as a forum where primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) patients and their family members can share their experiences and discuss how they have coped or are coping with this disease. | | | When the doctor finally told us she had primary pulmonary hypertension, it sounded like something your grandfather would get -- not a 16-year-old girl. |
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http://www.pph-care-community.net
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| | Tracleer is a drug used to treat Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) |
| | Tracleer is a drug used to treat Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) | | | The most common symptom of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which is dyspnea (breathlessness) is often misdiagnosed because it can be caused by a number of other diseases. | | | Until we had Tracleer there was little incentive for physicians to diagnose pulmonary arterial hypertension, since it was fatal and the treatment was a difficult for the patient. |
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| | PHCentral - Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Complete Resource |
| | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | To be the definitive internet resource for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) related information for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Professionals. | | | Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines |
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension -- Benisty 106 (24): 192 -- Circulation |
| | pulmonary hypertension can be a life-threatening illness (Figure). | | | Pulmonary hypertension can be treated with medications to lower | | | Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic disease that one needs to |
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| | Primary pulmonary hypertension lawyers Fen-phen |
| | Your case may be subject to time restrictions, so contact us today! | | | Help is available for clients diagnosed with PPH. | | | This drug has been shown to cause high blood pressure in the main artery of the lungs, which doctors refer to as pulmonary arterial hypertension. |
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http://www.nationwidejustice.com/primary_pulmonary_hypertension
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| | Primary pulmonary hypertension - Genetics Home Reference |
| | People with this disorder may experience additional symptoms, particularly as the condition worsens. | | | Most cases of primary pulmonary hypertension, however, occur in individuals with no known family history of the disorder. | | | Shortness of breath (dyspnea) and fatigue are the most common symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension. |
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=primarypulmonaryhypertension
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| | Introduction: Pulmonary hypertension - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | Researching symptoms of Pulmonary hypertension: Further information about the symptoms of Pulmonary hypertension is available including a list of symptoms of Pulmonary hypertension, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Pulmonary hypertension, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center. | | | Misdiagnosis and Pulmonary hypertension: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Pulmonary hypertension, failure to diagnose Pulmonary hypertension, underlying causes of Pulmonary hypertension (possibly misdiagnosed), or research misdiagnosis of other diseases. | | | Causes of Pulmonary hypertension: Research more detailed information about the causes of Pulmonary hypertension, other possibly hidden causes of Pulmonary hypertension, or other general information about Pulmonary hypertension. |
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| | Pulmonary Hypertension Association |
| | Web-based pulmonary hypertension CME and CEU program for medical professionals now available online. | | | To make it a success, we need a big turnout from the PH community. |
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