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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Pulmonary Artery Hypertension

Clinical trial: Iloprost's effects on pulmonary arterial hypertension

October 27, 2008
This is a study to compare the effects of a single dose of a medication called iloprost (given with an experimental disc) to a placebo on the exercise capability of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This national study is currently recruiting patients with PAH who are currently being treated with a stable dose of either bosentan or sildenafil. Read more »

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Comparing Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

The treatment of erectile dysfunction is part of our daily lives as a result of the mass media... Read more »

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Varicose Veins, Thrombophlebitis, Blood Clots, and Pulmonary Emboli: Why They Happen, and to Whom
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...veins to the right side of the heart and into the pulmonary artery. We call this a “pulmonary... Read more »

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Getting Used to Lovenox
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

I’ve grown a new appreciation for people who have to give themselves shots on a daily basis. ... Read more »

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Pulmonary Hypertension - What You Need to Know
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...a heart or lung disorder is liable to experience high blood pressure. The walls of the blood... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure in Children
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

High blood pressure goes hand-in-hand with obesity. As obesity increases among children in the... Read more »

Health Guide

Primary pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension Prevention Read more »
Primary pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. "Primary" means that there are no other diseases of the heart or lungs causing the high blood... Read more »
Primary pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension Symptoms Shortness... Read more »
Primary pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension Treatment There is no known... Read more »
Right-sided heart failure
Right-sided heart failure is a condition in which the right side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently. Alternative Names Congestive heart failure -... Read more »

Related News

Letairis approved to treat dangerous type of hypertension
October 03, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the med Letairis to treat a life-threatening condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension.... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effectiveness of Cialis in treating pulmonary hypertension
October 02, 2008

This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of tadalafil (Cialis) in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. This... Read summary »

Body Building Supplement Could Take Breath Away
April 16, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An antioxidant contained in nutritional supplements often used by body builders has been linked to a serious respiratory... Read summary »

Drug combo helps stamina in PAH patients
October 02, 2008

A combination of two drugs--inhaled Ventavis and Tracleer--may help patients who suffer from pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Researchers gave... Read summary »

Med effective against heart-lung condition
October 03, 2008

Patients with early-stage pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may be helped by the drug Tracleer (bosentan), Italian researchers say. In a study, a... Read summary »