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Phase 3 Trial of Sotatercept for Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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130 80 blood pressure treatment :: Article Creator What Is Hypertension And How Can Seniors Manage Their Blood Pressure? February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the risks associated with hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects millions of older adults and significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions. The good news is that hypertension can be managed with lifestyle changes and proper care. Here's what seniors need to know about hypertension and strategies for keeping blood pressure under control. Understanding Hypertension Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. A normal blood pressure reading is generally around 120/80 mm Hg. Hypertension occurs when blood pressure consistently exceeds 130/80 mm Hg. Many people with high blood pressure experience no symptoms, earning it the ...

Efficacy and safety of the Aria pulmonary endovascular device in pulmonary hypertension

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chronic lung infection :: Article Creator Pope's Chronic Lung Condition Plus Infection Are Serious, Doctor Says While Pope Francis' life is not in immediate danger, the level of multiple infections in his lungs means he is not completely "out of danger," said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of medical and surgical sciences at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The biggest risk he faces is sepsis, that is, if the infection that is currently localized only in his lungs passes into his bloodstream and begins to affect the rest of his body's organs, the doctor told reporters in the hospital atrium Feb. 21. Pope Francis will need to stay hospitalized for at least another week, he said, so doctors can continue administering a wide range of drug and clinical therapies aimed at eradicating the viral, bacterial and fungal infections in his lungs as well as aid his breathing with low doses of cortisone. The pope does have supplemental oxygen ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease: An omics study

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2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines | Circulation

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heart failure and low blood pressure :: Article Creator FAQs You May Have On Blood Pressure And Heart Health This is where your healthcare team can best guide you, answering common questions about hypertension and your heart. These may include healthy BP levels, certain foods and exercises you can embrace, and how medications or lifestyle changes may affect your blood pressure, heart, and overall health. Heart Failure Deaths Are Increasing. New Treatments Could Help. Ann Ramirez first noticed something was wrong when, at age 48, she started waking up in the middle of the night out of breath. It felt like she was underwater, and had to wait for a wave to pass to come up for air. "It was very scary, because you didn't know how long that wave would last," Ms. Ramirez, now 55, said. For months, she dismissed the issues as a flare-up of her asthma, anxiety over her father's recent cancer diagnosis or a sign of impending menopause. But...

Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Clinical Approach in Group 5 Pulmonary Hypertension

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Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension in Noncardiac Surgery: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation

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simple high blood pressure remedy :: Article Creator How To Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally: Add These Simple Herbs To Your Healthy Diet For Quick Results February 20, 2025 / 11:38 IST High blood pressure, or hypertension has no obvious symptoms, yet it quietly damages the body over time. When the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high, it puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. Left unchecked, this can lead to serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, kidney disease, and even vision loss (Image: Canva) While modern medicine offers a range of treatments, many people often turn to time-tested herbal remedies to manage their blood pressure naturally. A cup of steaming ginger tea for a cold, garlic infused in warm oil for earaches, and the ever-present tulsi (holy basil) for coughs and immunity. These practices reflect a deep-rooted belief in the healing...

Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension in Noncardiac Surgery: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation

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pulmonary embolism ncbi :: Article Creator E2 Raises Financing To Advance Treatment Of Pulmonary Embolism February 18, 2025—Endovascular Engineering, Inc. (E2) announced it has secured $42 million in oversubscribed Series B financing to advance its next-generation clot removal technology platform for venous thromboembolism (VTE). According to the company, the funding round accelerates its VTE treatment program, with an initial focus on advancing solutions for pulmonary embolism (PE). E2 stated it seeks to address critical unmet needs in interventional medicine while pursuing a new standard of care for both patients and physicians. The company advised it is approaching completion of enrollment in its ENGULF pivotal trial, which is evaluating the Helo PE thrombectomy system. The financing round was co-led by 415 Capital and S3 Ventures, with the participation of Panakès Partners and M&L Healthcare, as well as support from founding investor S...