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Scientists discover first therapeutic target for preserving heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension

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acute hf :: Article Creator Audits And Feedback Aid Pharmacist-Driven HF Care: PHARM-HF A&F CHICAGO, IL—A quality improvement effort aimed at providing feedback to pharmacists led to more encounters with heart failure (HF) patients being seen in the Veterans Affairs system, and an increase in starting and uptitrating guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), results of a new study show. The change in GDMT was very modest, however, with the improvement driven by greater use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA). "We really urgently need a multipronged strategy for improving medical therapy amongst patients with heart failure," said lead investigator Alexander Sandhu, MD (Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Healthcare System/Stanford University, CA). "One potential strategy is to increase the overall population of individuals that are helping with heart failure management. Prior data has shown that pharmacist-based heart failur

What if the Diagnosis Is Pulmonary Hypertension?

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understanding pulmonary hypertension :: Article Creator Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms & Treatments When most people hear the word hypertension, they think of high blood pressure. While not as common as high blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, which affects the lungs, can be harder to diagnose, more challenging to treat, and, tragically, often comes with fatal consequences. Dr. Talal Dahhan, Division Chief for Pulmonary & Critical Care at Baystate Pulmonary explains, "Nearly 3 to 8% of the world's population is affected by pulmonary hypertension (PH). A serious condition brought on by abnormally high pressure in the blood vessels between the lungs and the heart, most cases of PH cannot be cured. But with early detection and proper treatment, it is possible to improve symptoms and slow the disease's progression." What is Pulmonary Hypertension? While the signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension

Systemic Consequences of Pulmonary Hypertension and Right-Sided Heart Failure | Circulation

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elevated pulmonary pressure :: Article Creator Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms & Treatments When most people hear the word hypertension, they think of high blood pressure. While not as common as high blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, which affects the lungs, can be harder to diagnose, more challenging to treat, and, tragically, often comes with fatal consequences. Dr. Talal Dahhan, Division Chief for Pulmonary & Critical Care at Baystate Pulmonary explains, "Nearly 3 to 8% of the world's population is affected by pulmonary hypertension (PH). A serious condition brought on by abnormally high pressure in the blood vessels between the lungs and the heart, most cases of PH cannot be cured. But with early detection and proper treatment, it is possible to improve symptoms and slow the disease's progression." What is Pulmonary Hypertension? While the signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are felt

How obstructive sleep apnea can cause pulmonary hypertension

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lung dr :: Article Creator Doctors Are Begging You To Pay Attention To This Early Lung Cancer Sign November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an effort to educate everyone about the second most common cancer in the U.S. Maybe you think you already know all the facts. If you don't smoke and steer clear of second-hand smoke, you're in the clear, right? Not necessarily. While smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer, as oncologists explain here, there are other ways people unknowingly increase their risk. They also share what the earliest signs of lung cancer are so those who are experiencing them can see their doctor ASAP for treatment. This is key because, as with other cancers, early treatment for lung cancer increases the chances of recovery. 🩺 SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week 💊 The #1 Early Sign of Lung Cancer, According

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Workup: Approach Considerations, Laboratory Studies, Cardiac Studies

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first signs of pulmonary hypertension :: Article Creator Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms & Treatments When most people hear the word hypertension, they think of high blood pressure. While not as common as high blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, which affects the lungs, can be harder to diagnose, more challenging to treat, and, tragically, often comes with fatal consequences. Dr. Talal Dahhan, Division Chief for Pulmonary & Critical Care at Baystate Pulmonary explains, "Nearly 3 to 8% of the world's population is affected by pulmonary hypertension (PH). A serious condition brought on by abnormally high pressure in the blood vessels between the lungs and the heart, most cases of PH cannot be cured. But with early detection and proper treatment, it is possible to improve symptoms and slow the disease's progression." What is Pulmonary Hypertension? While the signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertensio

Pulmonary valve stenosis - Symptoms & causes

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lung bleb causes :: Article Creator Pulmonary Blebs And Bullae Content Sugarbaker DJ, Bueno R, Krasna MJ, Mentzer SJ, Zellos L (eds). Adult Chest Surgery. New York: The McGraw-Hill Company, 2009. Ohata M, Suzuki H. Pathogenesis of spontaneous pneumothorax: With special reference to the ultrastructure of emphysematous bullae. Chest. 77:771–6, 1980. Clagett OT. The management of spontaneous pneumothorax. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 55:761–2, 1968. Mehran RJ, Deslauriers J. Indications for surgery and patient work-up for bullectomy. Chest Surg Clin North Am. 5:717–34, 1995.

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: the diagnostic assessment

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