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Appetite suppressant such as aminorex, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine and diethylpropionhas been shown to increase risk of PHTN.
Illicit drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines as increase risk.
Talc, which is often mixed with IV drugs, may also increase the risk.
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Why does Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension develop?
Some common causes are: Sleep apnea Emphysema Some people develop pulmonary hypertension without there being an obvious cause. This is called Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Can MS cause pulmonary hypertension?
if it gets to bad yes
What is idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Primary pulmonary hypertension is generally classified as a disease of the lung, related to high blood-pressure. Essentially, the increased pressure causes some pulmonary arteries and veins to work at drastically different rates than others, creating an imbalance that can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, fainting, and a persistent cough.
Is there a connection to cardio-artery disease and pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension(P-h) is a syndrome that involves heart and lung. Diseases like COPD (chronic pulmonary disease) May also cause pulmonary hypertension. Not all the cardio-artery disease is related to P-h. Heart has valves. Dysfunction of these valves will cause tension to the blood flow, leading to p-h.
What are the reasons for pulmonary hypertension?
The cause of pulmonary hypertension is unknown. It is rare, affecting one people per-million. The illness most often occurs in young adults, especially women.
where can I get info on pulmonary hypertension.?
There are five different types of pulmonary hypertension including artery, venous, hypoxic, thromboembolic and miscellaneous. This disease can cause heart failure so it is very serious.
Are hypertension and pulmonary hypertension the same?
Postural means standing. Hypertension means high blood pressure and hypotension is low blood pressure. You get a different reading if you are sitting versus standing while taking blood pressure.
Does pulmonary hypertension causes left ventricular failure?
Pulmonary hypertension can lead to right ventricular failure, a condition known as cor pulmonale. This can eventually cause strain on the left side of the heart, potentially leading to left ventricular failure. Regular monitoring and treatment of both pulmonary hypertension and potential resulting heart failure are important in managing this condition.
Where can I find info on pulmonary hypertension?
You can find all the information you need to know about the disease, pulmonary hypertension, at this website, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_hypertension.
What is anaemia emphysema and hypertension?
cor pulmonary
What is pulmonary?
Pulmonary is a term that is relating to the lungs. When someone has a high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, they would have pulmonary hypertension.
What color represents Primary Pulmonary Hypertension?
periwinkle
