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An 18 year-long prospective study on the length of television watching and the risk of pulmonary embolism revealed a positive correlation between the length of time a person watches television per day and the risk of developing a possibly fatal pulmonary embolism. The study was presented at the …
According to the NIH, signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH) may include: Shortness of breath during routine activity, such as climbing two flights of stairs Tiredness Chest pain A racing heartbeat Pain on the upper right side of the abdomen Decreased appetite As PH worsens, you may find…
Watch the video to learn a little bit more about COPD and which are the different types of pulmonary diseases. Learn more about COPD and Pulmonary Hypertension: https://bit.ly/1NnC2by…
According to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, everyone benefits from a good night’s sleep, but it’s essential for those with PH. Check out the tips below to help you get your Zzzzs. Maintain good sleep habits: Stick to a regular schedule during the day. Try to wake up and go…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRkrFK0iMhE Joanne Giacalone, a 22 year old nurse, collapsed suddenly on the job at was rushed to North Shore-LIJ’s Long Island Jewish Hospital. Arriving at the ICU in an advanced state of cardiac distress, she was quickly diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism — a clot that travels through the heart…
Read the articles: 1. Eiger BioPharmaceuticals’ PAH Drug Granted Orphan Drug Status by FDA 2. PAH Management via Oral Therapy Shows Advantages and Drawbacks 3. Therapy Options Exist for PAH Patients Unresponsive to Medications …
Researchers at the Yale Cardiovascular Research Center have identified a specialized cell type involved in pulmonary hypertension pathogenesis. The research paper, entitled “Smooth muscle cell progenitors are primed to muscularize in pulmonary hypertension,” was published in Science Translational Medicine. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is…
According to the NIH, the exact number of people who have pulmonary hypertension (PH) isn’t known. Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) without a known cause is rare. It affects women more often than men. People who have group 1 PAH tend to be overweight. PH that occurs with another…
According to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, these are some of the most frequently asked questions for family and friends of PH patients: My loved one was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. What do I do now? What questions should I be asking my loved one’s medical team? What sorts…
A recent review study has found that patients with HIV in Africa have a higher than average prevalence of developing pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The study, entitled “HIV related pulmonary arterial hypertension: epidemiology in Africa, physiopathology, and role of antiretroviral treatment,” was published in the …
According to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, these are some of the most important words on the PH glossary, starting with the letter “A”: -A- ACE inhibitors: ACE is an acronym for Angiotensin Converting Enzyme. ACE inhibitors are blood pressure medications that are prescribed by your doctor to treat…
