Pulmonary hypertension is a life-changing illness. PH can be unpredictable, and preparing for the unexpected can make a big difference in quality of life.

Mar 14, 2011 - Susan Hettiaratchi

Increased blood pressure within the lung vasculature is know as pulmonary hypertension, and is often idiopathic (of no known cause).

Jul 6, 2011 - Clare Jackson

Not to be confused with the blood pressure measured with a cuff on the arm, PHT affects only the arteries that supply the lungs.

Oct 25, 2008 - Barbara Bell

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) affects people of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds. Learn about risk factors that make some people more susceptible.

Dec 9, 2010 - Susan Hettiaratchi

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is unusually high blood pressure within the pulmonary circuit. Revatio is used to treat PAH by helping blood vessels relax.

Mar 31, 2009 - Barbara Bell

A serious disorder of the arteries connecting the lungs to the heart (also known as pulmonary arteries) is referred to as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

Apr 25, 2011 - Junaid Ali

High blood pressure is a huge global burden. It has been identified as a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke.

Apr 8, 2011 - Clare Jackson

Aging and individual genetics constitute the biggest risk factors for developing dementia. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes are also likely to contribute.

Sep 12, 2010 - Karen Thomas

This article is a summary about mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer. It discusses the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and prognosis for this disease.

Aug 16, 2010 - Steve Kim

How do chest pains related to heart attack evolve? Learn more about angina pectoris and the pathophysiology of a heart attack.

Oct 4, 2011 - Angelica Giron

Scleroderma is a relatively uncommon, but potentially devastating, autoimmune disease. No treatment is currently available, but its complications can be addressed.

Nov 1, 2008 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Lung disease, hypertension, and heart disease often end the same way - a dilated heart that cannot pump and death.

Sep 14, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

Forty-five percent of newborns with Down syndrome suffer from a heart defect. Septal defects, or chamber walls that aren't fully developed, are most common.

Apr 23, 2010 - Heather Schulte

Pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment is usually treated with Tracleer. This article explores Letairis and the potential for Macitentan in PAH and IPF.

Oct 9, 2010 - Lee Samaha

The best way for individuals to cure acid reflux disease is to change their eating habits and follow a strict diet.

Sep 14, 2009 - Emily Rogers

Mixed connective tissue disease is a distinct syndrome with features of arthritis, lupus, poymyositis and scleroderma that can progress to lupus or scleroderma.

Feb 25, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Down syndrome life expectancy has improved dramatically over the years. Learn about birth defects and health problems that affect Down syndrome children.

Jun 15, 2010 - Victoria Nicks

Ku antibodies are seen in mixed connective tissue disorders, Graves' disease, and they are thought to contribute to multiple autoimmune disorders and overlap syndromes.

Jul 23, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Goodpasture's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by damage to the kidneys or lungs or to both of these organs.

Oct 6, 2009 - Elaine Moore

Myasthenia gravis is generally diagnosed with one or more specialized tests and/or symptoms analysis. One diagnostic blood test checks for acetylcholine antibodies.

Mar 8, 2007 - Jennifer Gerics