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Congestive nephropathy: a neglected entity? Proposal for diagnostic criteria and future perspectives

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lung disease causing heart failure :: Article Creator Platelets Get Trapped In Lungs In PH Patients With Heart Failure: Study Platelets, or cell fragments in blood that help stop or prevent bleeding, tend to cluster in lung blood vessels of people with decompensated pulmonary hypertension (PH), a lung disease characterized by sudden worsening of clinical signs of right heart failure, followed by other severe complications, a study has found. This clustering, or aggregation, is associated with low platelet counts in these patients, increasing their risk of bleeding. Normally, most platelets travel unimpeded through the tiny blood vessels of the lungs. However, "the vascular, endothelial and immune abnormalities associated with PH may contribute to platelets trapping within lung capillaries [tiny blood vessels]," scientists wrote. The endothelium is a cell layer lining the inner side of blood vessels. The study, "Platelet aggreg...

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

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salt for high blood pressure :: Article Creator 8 Foods That Raise Blood Pressure To Avoid Navigating the world of nutrition can feel like walking through a dietary minefield, especially when it comes to managing blood pressure. Some foods are secret agents of cardiovascular chaos, quietly sabotaging your health with every bite. Let's dive into the most wanted list of blood pressure-spiking culprits that could be turning your body into a pressure cooker. 1. The Sodium Tsunami: Processed Meats Processed meats are the ultimate blood pressure villains. We're talking about those delicious yet dangerous deli meats, bacon, sausages, and hot dogs that lurk in your refrigerator. These protein-packed troublemakers are loaded with sodium, a known blood pressure antagonist that makes your blood vessels constrict faster than you can say "heart health." One slice of deli turkey might seem innocent, but it can pack up to 350 milligrams of...

Altered Hemodynamics and End-Organ Damage in Heart Failure | Circulation

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decreased pulmonary artery 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 ...

Edema formation in congestive heart failure and the underlying mechanisms

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starling curve heart failure :: Article Creator

Fluid management in septic patients with pulmonary hypertension, review of the literature

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pulmonary hypertension explained :: 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...

Plavix (clopidogrel): Side effects, uses, dosage, and more

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pulmonary hypertension treatment uptodate :: Article Creator

Diagnosis and Management of Noncardiac Complications in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

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dr brown pulmonologist :: Article Creator

Palliative Procedures for Congenital Heart Disease: Imaging Findings and Complications

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lung fibrosis prognosis :: Article Creator Emotions Resurface When A Loved One Receives An IPF Diagnosis Since my diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2016, I've learned to manage my emotions about my illness. However, there are a few circumstances that make it nearly impossible for me to control how I feel, often causing me to erupt with rage and anger. One of those circumstances is when someone I love is diagnosed with IPF. On one hand, it irritates me that the National Organization for Rare Disorders classifies IPF as a rare disease. A condition is considered rare if it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. IPF certainly feels more prevalent in my world, especially when a loved one is diagnosed. In the early days of my diagnosis, I didn't know anyone with a life-threatening lung disease. But the more I shared about my condition, the more people would tell me about someone they knew who struggled with similar symptom...

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

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pulmonary hypertension pathophysiology :: 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 hypertensi...

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Workup: Laboratory Studies, Imaging Studies, Other Tests

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reduce hypertension :: Article Creator Uncontrolled Blood Pressure: Why Your BP Levels Are Not Going Down High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common risk factor for Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and requires careful management to prevent serious health complications. While not everyone with high blood pressure needs medication, lifestyle changes can often help maintain healthy levels. However, if left untreated, high blood pressure can escalate into an uncontrolled condition. Several factors can contribute to this, including some that might go unnoticed. Factors That May Be Preventing Your Blood Pressure From Going Down It is alarming that many people who suffer from uncontrolled blood pressure aren't aware of their condition. Uncontrolled blood pressure is when a person's blood pressure is above 140/90 mm Hg and they are not taking treatment or the treatment is not working. A recent study published in JAMA Network found...