Bosentan is used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and usually comes in pill form. Bosentan treatment is used to control symptoms of PAH, not the cause or as a cure.
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) develops due to the narrowing of the small arteries in the lungs, leading to increased resistance to blood flow. This increased resistance causes the right side of the heart to work harder to pump blood through the lungs, eventually leading to the thickening and stiffening of the pulmonary arteries. The exact cause of PAH can vary and may include genetic factors, underlying medical conditions, or exposure to certain toxins or drugs. Early detection and management of PAH are crucial to prevent further complications and improve quality of life for affected individuals.
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.
Sildenafil citrate, sold as Viagra, Revatioand under various other trade names, is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).Viagra is neither a hallucinogen, depressant, nor is it a stimulant.
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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.
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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.
Yes, cirrhosis can lead to pulmonary hypertension, primarily through the development of portopulmonary hypertension. This condition arises when increased blood flow and pressure in the pulmonary arteries occur due to changes in the vascular system associated with liver disease. Additionally, cirrhosis can cause hypoxia and other factors that may further contribute to elevated pulmonary artery pressure. It is important for patients with cirrhosis to be monitored for potential cardiovascular complications, including pulmonary hypertension.
The code for hypertension is I10
Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to pulmonary hypertension by causing repeated episodes of low oxygen levels during sleep. This can put strain on the heart and lungs, leading to increased blood pressure in the lungs and potentially causing pulmonary hypertension.
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