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October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Low Blood Levels of Secretin Hormone May Trigger PH, Mouse Study Suggests

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Loss of a hormone called secretin (SCT) induces hypertension, scarring, and structural alterations in the heart and lungs, a study in mice reports. The study “Loss of secretin results ... Read more

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Blocking EYA3 Enzyme May Prevent Vascular Remodeling Seen in PAH, Study Suggests

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An enzyme involved in DNA damage processes, called EYA3, contributes to structural changes in lung blood vessels and to the progression of pulmonary hypertension (PH), according to a study ... Read more

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

PHA Recognizes Loma Linda University Health as Accredited PH Center, 1st in California

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has named Loma Linda University Health California’s first accredited pulmonary hypertension (PH) medical center. Loma Linda is now one of the nation’s 12 accredited regional clinical programs, ... Read more

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

Increased Respiratory Capacity Found in Platelets of Group 2 PH Patients

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Patients with group 2 pulmonary hypertension — those with PH due to left heart disease — show increased platelet respiration, which is associated with worse right ventricular function, according to ... Read more

August 8, 2019August 9, 2019

Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Reduces PH in Newborn Mice, Study Finds

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Blocking the protein interleukin-1 (IL-1) protects against pulmonary hypertension (PH) induced by complications from bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) caused by high levels of oxygen, a new study in newborn mice ... Read more

August 6, 2019August 7, 2019

‘Colorful’ Therapist Uses Exercise to Improve Patients’ Lives at NYC Pulmonary Rehab Clinic

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Only a year ago, Florence Attaway — for decades a half-pack-a-day smoker — struggled to walk even one city block. “I had to take a taxi from my home ... Read more

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

Trial Testing INOpulse for PH-ILD Completes Enrollment of Second Patient Group

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Bellerophon reached its enrollment goal for the second group of patients in its ongoing Phase 2/3 trial evaluating different doses of INOpulse therapy for pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung ... Read more

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Analyzing Exhaled Breath in Differing Positions May Be ‘Simple and Safe’ Way of Monitoring CTEPH

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Analysis of gas exhaled in differing positions, like sitting or laying flat, could be a noninvasive and simple alternative to right heart catheterization in evaluating and managing people with chronic ... Read more

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

Specific Heart Rhythm Parameters Help Predict PH, Study Suggests

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The heart rhythm of patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) has limited ability to adjust to changes, compared to unaffected people used as controls in a new pilot study. The ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

Specific Blood Biomarkers May Be Used for PH Diagnosis, Study Suggests

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Specific biomarkers are present in higher levels in the blood of people with pulmonary hypertension (PH), and could be used to aid in diagnosis, a study says. Titled “Analysis ... Read more

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