primary pulmonary hypertension
primary pulmonary hypertension
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-01-18
Our heart is actually a system of two side-by-side pumps that circulate blood through two parallel loops of circulation. The right side of the heart pumps blood from the veins of the rest of the body ...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-21
In a recent study, it was determined that antidepressant drugs taken by pregnant women in their 20th week or later caused the frequency of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension in babies to rise. These studi...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-22
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, commonly referred to as PPH, is caused by an increased pressure within the pulmonary arteries which carry blood from your heart to your lungs. This eventually leads to ...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-23
If you have been diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension by your PPH specialist, you need to know the Primary Pulmonary Hypertension side effects as well. To this end, we will discuss these side...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-23
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is caused by elevated blood pressure in the lungs. This disease results from a blockage of the flow of blood or oxygen through the lungs. Let's review the Primary Pulmon...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-23
While there may be one or more causes of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, recent studies have found certain anti-depressant medications and weight loss suppressants are the known culprits. Most people ...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-24
If you have been experiencing symptoms associated with a lung condition, you most likely have seen a PPH specialist. If a physician has diagnosed you with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, there are ma...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-25
Currently, there are only two types of treatment for those individuals afflicted with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. One is specific drug medications, and the other is lung transplants. Let's take a ...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-25
According to research and studies which are on-going, there is reason to hope the prognosis for individuals with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is variable. Individuals with PPH report they can go abo...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-04-26
Studies have shown that PPH during pregnancy can produce birth defects, lung problems, and a multiple host of conditions for the newborn. In addition, PPH during pregnancy carries a high maternal mort...