3 articles matching "Pulmonary hypertension with unclear multifactorial mechanism"
ResearchRSSToday
Corvista Health and Mayo Clinic are working together to test a new blood test that could help doctors diagnose pulmonary hypertension (a serious lung disease where blood pressure in the lungs gets too high) without invasive procedures. The test aims to make it easier to identify who has the disease, figure out how severe it is, and decide who needs to see a specialist. This collaboration is an important step forward in developing better diagnostic tools for this condition.
WHY IT MATTERSIf successful, this non-invasive test could help patients with suspected pulmonary hypertension get diagnosed faster and more accurately, potentially avoiding unnecessary invasive procedures like heart catheterization while ensuring those who need specialist care are properly referred.
ResearchRSS5 days ago
A new study found that babies born early who develop a lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) often need medications to treat high blood pressure in their lungs (pulmonary hypertension). However, as these children grow into toddlers around age 2, many of them stop needing these medications. This suggests that the lung condition may improve naturally as kids get older.
WHY IT MATTERSIf your child with BPD and pulmonary hypertension is on PH medications, this research suggests their doctor may be able to reduce or stop treatment as they grow, potentially reducing long-term medication burden and side effects.
ResearchRSSApr 22
A new study used wrist sensors to track physical activity in children with pulmonary hypertension (a condition where blood pressure in the lungs is too high). Researchers found that kids with this condition exercise less intensely and for shorter periods than healthy children. Children with more severe cases had even bigger drops in exercise intensity.
WHY IT MATTERSUnderstanding how pulmonary hypertension limits children's physical activity can help doctors and families set realistic exercise goals and monitor whether treatments are helping kids stay more active.