Archive for September, 2008
Living With Renal Hypertension
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Renal hypertension is defined by medical experts as, high blood pressure caused by the narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the kidneys. It is also considered to be a form of secondary hypertension, which is high blood pressure as a result of other conditions like tumors or kidney disease.
History
Before the modern age of […]
Few Facts to Know about Pulmonary Venous Hypertension
Friday, September 19th, 2008Pulmonary venous hypertension, a specific form of pulmonary hypertension, is typically occurred as a result of left heart dysfunction. The complication like pulmonary venous hypertension is typically associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or orthopnea, however, not a common occurrence in the case of pulmonary arterial hypertension. In this article, we will explore few interesting facts […]
Treatment
Saturday, September 13th, 2008When it comes to the treatment of pulmonary hypertension of the lung, it is primarily directed at treatment of the underlying disease. Effective therapy should be instituted in the earliest stages of the condition, before any irreversible changes in the condition occur. Oxygen supplementation is usually one of the first suggestions, and oxygen has a […]
Pulmonary Hypertension in Babies
Sunday, September 7th, 2008Pulmonary hypertension in babies is extremely devastating because of the serious dangers that it can present. Although pulmonary hypertension in babies is not common there is the chance that it could seriously compromise the baby’s health and have long term complications.
It is important to understand how pulmonary hypertension in babies works and what is […]
Scope of the Treatment
Monday, September 1st, 2008Thanks to modern science, there are various types of pulmonary arterial hypertension medical treatment available today. These treatments can effectively help in prolonging life. The most common treatment methodologies may involve – medications, oxygen supply and lung transplantation. Depending on the severity of the problem, patients are suggested to under either or in combination of […]
