Primary pulmonary hypertension is a progressive disorder characterized by abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension) in the arteries of the lungs (pulmonary arteries). "Primary" means that the condition is not caused by other diseases of the heart or lungs.
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- Veritas Medicine
- Clinical trial listings for high blood pressure. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.
- WebMD - The Hypertension Center
- Comprehensive patient-oriented information on hypertension.
- Iowa Women's Health Center
- An in-depth look at high blood pressure in pregnancy.
- Hypertension News - Topix.net
- News on hypertension/high blood pressure collected from diverse sources on the web.
- Nutritionist Maureen Keane on High Blood Pressure Disorder
- Dietary recommendations, as well as information on salt reduction, the Dash Diet, and the benefits of potassium.
- eMedicine Health - High Blood Pressure
- Consumer health resource center providing an overview of hypertension and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- Dangers of High Blood Pressure
- Discusses definition, risk factors, and symptoms. [University of Michigan Health System]
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- An extensive look at hypertension including risk factors, what it is, testing and treatment options.
- Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH)
- Report of the Canadian Hypertension Society Consensus Conference.
- MCW Health Link
- Articles on hypertension, including a quiz to test ones knowledge about this disorder.
- Mamas Health
- An extensive look at what blood pressure is, including what it means and how to control it.
- Dr Blood Pressure
- Information about hypertension, including the damage, how to measure and what to do in case of a high reading.
- High Blood Pressure Website
- Features drug information, the latest news, message boards and personal online medical calendar and diary. [Free registration required]
- Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
- Patient-oriented guide from the National Institutes of Health.
- American Heart Association
- Facts about high blood pressure and how to live a more heart-healthy life along with some recipes.
- Rose Men's Health Resource
- An article on how to keep your blood pressure under control. Includes a description, the causes, symptoms and some tips.
- Lifeclinic.com
- Learn about hypertension. Images as well as links to articles about woman and high blood pressure, headaches, symptoms, measuring, stress and related diseases.
- Cardiology Channel
- Treatment, diagnosis, and information on high blood pressure and how to control it. Monitored by board-certified physicians.
- Health News
- Summaries of the latest research concerning detection, prevention and treatment of hypertension.
- MDchoice.com
- This topic is discussed in five sections, importance of knowing about hypertension, how it is checked, how to prevent, what else may prevent it and recap and more information. Also a sample walking program.
- Iafrica.com
- A look at the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension.
- Medicine Net
- A focus on high blood pressure: Medical information about hypertension, its treatment, therapies and prevention.
- Hypertension and Health
- Novartis explains what high blood pressure is, how to tell if you have it, lowering the risks and treatment.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hypertension
- Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this disorder with traditional strategies and herbs.
- Novartis
- Promotes healthy living by providing the general public with educational material, drug information, community events and support for the cause and treatment of hypertension.
- The Merck Manual
- Discussion on signs and symptoms, diagnosing, treatment and life style modification for arterial hypertension.
- Pediatric Oncall-High Blood Pressure in Children
- Hypertension; its causes and treatment.
- Cozaar and Hyzaar.com
- Information about the control and treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure (HBP). It is intended for health care professionals in the United States only.
- Genetics of Hypertension and Related Phenotypes
- A resource containing details of genetic polymorphisms and associated phenotypes crosslinked with medline and OMIM. The information is categorised by gene, polymorphism and result of the study.
- eMedicine: Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Cardiologist offers a clinical report on common heart conditions caused by elevated blood pressure. Learn about coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and their link to this disorder.
- All About Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
- Information on hypertension, including risk factors and effects.
- CardiSense
- Newsletter on high blood pressure and angina available on subscription. Some sample articles available online. Cardisense provides helpful information on living a healthy lifestyle.
- National High Blood Pressure Education Program
- From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Links to teaching resources and publications.
- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Systemic)
- Patient advice on beta-blocker medications used in the treatment of high blood pressure, including brand names Lopressor, Inderal, Propranolol, Atenolol, and several others. Intelihealth USP Drug Database, Johns Hopkins Health Information.
- About High Blood Pressure
- Patient-oriented information on high blood pressure including symptoms, causes, risk factors, prevention and treatment.
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