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Fen-Phen and Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) is Serious Business
After the miracle diet drug, Fen Phen, was introduced in the early 90’s, nearly 6.5 million people consumed the drug. The reason for such a large consumption was the immediate weight loss associated with the drug. However, after ties between Fen Phen and the fatal Primary Pulmonary Hypertension were established, American Home Products removed the [...]
Full StoryPulmonary Hypertension Information
Millions of people are affected by high blood pressure (hypertension), a condition in which blood travels through the body’s arteries at a pressure too high for good health. High blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs is called pulmonary hypertension (PHT). The blood pressure measured by cuff on your arm isn’t directly related [...]
Full StoryPrimary Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment Choices
Significant advances in the treatment of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) have been made since the 1990s. While there is still no cure for this condition, there are now a variety of options that increase the quality of life and improve the long-term prognosis for people with this disease.
If you have been diagnosed with PPH [...]
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment Choices: Risks and Benefits
Since the 1990s, the field of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) has made considerable advances, with several new drugs available for people with the disease. Both quality of life and long-term prognosis for people with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is improved thanks to drugs such as Tracleer. There are several options available for PPH treatment, and the [...]
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