What is the role of iloprost in persistent pulmonary hypertension in neonates?

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vascular dialator?
check this site out for a complete understanding... good luck  (+ info)

Does anyone out there take Tracleer? How do you like it? Do you have pulmonary hypertension?

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Yes I have been to the website. I'm interested in the reactions and results of someone that is taking Tracleer. Would like to know of a personal feeling.
Thank you.
I have PH and have been taking Tracleer since 2/07. It took about 3 months before it "kicked in", but once it did, I noticed a big improvement in my breathing. I was also on Flolan at that time, but have since been switched to Remodulin. I experience very little sob, even when exercising.  (+ info)

i am trying to start an Pulmonary hypertension Awareness organization, what do i need to do?

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Hi ,
we have a Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension website in Australia and want to get a contact in new zealand i am also a moderator on a PAH web board in USA.

You can just start your own group or some of the well established groups are scrambling for help.

Just let me know if you are interested in coming on board - do you have PH?

just posting this little message helps with awareness!

thanks
whits  (+ info)

If you got Pulmonary Hypertension, how do you deal with it?

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Also if you happen to suffer from hemopthisis episodes (coughing blood) how do you avoid them? how do you calm them down?
PULMONARY HYPERTENSION:
Treatment is determined by whether the PH is arterial, venous, hypoxic, thromboembolic, or miscellaneous. Since pulmonary venous hypertension is synonymous with congestive heart failure, the treatment is to optimize left ventricular function by the use of diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, etc., or to repair/replace the mitral valve or aortic valve.

In PAH, lifestyle changes, digoxin, diuretics, oral anticoagulants, and oxygen therapy are considered conventional therapy, but have never been proven to be beneficial in a randomized, prospective manner.

High dose calcium channel blockers are useful in only 5% of IPAH patients who are vasoreactive by Swan-Ganz catheter. Unfortunately, calcium channel blockers have been largely misused, being prescribed to many patients with non-vasoreactive PAH, leading to excess morbidity and mortality.
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prevention of hemopthysis can only happen once you determine what triggers your attacks. once you do this you must avoid these situations at all costs. medication prescribed for PH should help quell these attacks as well. mostly avoid the obvious, running or anythign that will make you out of breath, dust, allergens. as to calming them down you must remove yourself from where ever the trigger is and if you have medication use it. if not you're just going to have to wait it out.  (+ info)

How can we make more people aware of a rare, orphan disease such as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?

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Pulmonary hypertension is a rare blood vessel disorder of the lung in which the pressure in the pulmonary artery (the blood vessel that leads from the heart to the lungs) rises above normal levels and may become life threatening. Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension include shortness of breath with minimal exertion, fatigue, chest pain, dizzy spells and fainting.
Go to my page- http://www.firstgiving.com/NickPai or my wife's story at- http://www.phassociation.org/Our_Journeys/
What do you know about It?
I think the best way to make more people aware of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is by educating others, speaking with our doctors, attending seminars, alerting the media, etc. PAH is a serious disease that often gets overlooked and misdiagnosed since it mimics many other illnesses. So more awareness is definitely needed!  (+ info)

how does viagra help babies with chronic pulmonary hypertension?

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and what exactly is Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension?
It is when the arteries that supply the lungs are constricted causing an increase in pressure in those arteries.

Viagra works by dilating the blood vessels so that blood can pass through them easier thereby lowering the blood pressure. This can work on the penis as well as the pulmonary arteries.  (+ info)

I had an echo done while pregnant and it shows I have mild pulmonary hypertension, should this concern me?

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could this be a problem I could have during pregnancy and go away afterwards? I was confused when I read about it online because it seems to be high blood plessure in the heart yet I have and have always had low blood pressure with a standard blood pressure test. I have an appointment with a cardiologist but I would like some answers as soon as possible.
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I have been diagnosis with Pulmonary Hypertension and my doctor suggest me not try to have another child.?

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I am wondering does anyone have the similar situation but have a successful pregnancy.
Hi, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It is my understanding that a woman with PH would not be able to survive the delivery. Also, if you are on Tracleer, it can cause birth defects. Are you seeing a PH specialist? You really need to find one, because there are a lot of well-meaning doctors who know very little about the disease. Have you been to the phassociation.com website? My son has Pulmonary Hypertension. He has been diagnosed for 6 years. Email me if you want. All the best to you.  (+ info)

how serious is pulmonary hypertension caused by asthma and pneumonia?

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Pulmonary hypertension (PAH) is defined as an abnormally elevated blood pressure within the pulmonary vessels. The WHO classifies pulmonary hypertension under 5 general categories, one of which is that due to underlying lung disease or hypoxemia (low oxygen) (group 3). In general, treatment for group 3 PAH is to correct the underlying cause or to give long-term oxygen treatment, if hypoxemic. Assuming that your oxygen saturation is normal, treatment for your PAH would consist of controlling your asthma and recovery from pneumonia.  (+ info)

Hypertension and pulmonary hypertension?

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Can hypertension lead to pulmonary hypertnsion? Is it possible? I mean that if you've had hypertension for some years, are you more prone to develop the pulmonary HTN? Or do they have nothing to do with eachother?
It is strange but true that the exact Cause of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is yet to be ascertained. However, researchers in this regard suggest that certain diet drugs (appetite suppressants) can make a person more prone to developing this condition.
Hypertension is basically a disorder of the blood vessels wherein the pressure in the pulmonary artery rises above normal levels, thereby posing a life-threatening risk. Several diseases or causative factors, largely unknown, may lead to the malfunctioning denoted by the term Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.
Research done in recent times point out that A mutation in the gene denoted BMPR2 Causes Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.  (+ info)

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