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PULMONARY HYPERTENSION (DIAGNOSES (electrocardiogram, blood tests, chest …
PULMONARY HYPERTENSION
defination
affects the arteries of the lungs
and right side of the heart
CAUSES
occurs when pulmonary arteries become stiff and narrowed
changes in cells lining pulmonary arteries
extra tissue may form
DIAGNOSES
electrocardiogram
blood tests
chest -ray
right heart catheterisation
echocardiogram
TREATMENT
sildenafil and tadafil
bosentan
anticoagulants
wafarin sodium
furosemide
digoxin
macintan
ambrisentan
MANAGEMENT
check weight every morning
dietary sodium monitoring
avoid sugary drinks
DIET
iron
mushroom
red meat
dark leafy greens
dried apricots
garlic