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Vad är pulmonell?
Pulmonell hypertension betyder högt blodtryck i lungornas pulsådror. Många olika sjukdomar kan ge upphov till en tryckökning i lungpulsådern. Pulmonell arteriell hypertension (PAH) och kronisk tromboembolisk pulmonell hypertension (CTEPH) är exempel på sådana sjukdomar.
What is the mechanism of action of prostacyclin?
Prostacyclin (PGI2) generated by the vascular wall is a potent vasodilator, and the most potent endogenous inhibitor of platelet aggregation so far discovered. Prostacyclin inhibits platelet aggregation by increasing cyclic AMP levels.
What is prostacyclin (PGI2)?
Prostacyclin (PGI2) generated by the vascular wall is a potent vasodilator, and the most potent endogenous inhibitor of platelet aggregation so far discovered. Prostacyclin inhibits platelet aggregation by increasing cyclic AMP levels. Prostacyclin is a circulating hormone continually released by the lungs into the arterial circulation.
How does prostacyclin inhibit platelet aggregation?
Prostacyclin inhibits platelet aggregation by increasing cyclic AMP levels. Prostacyclin is a circulating hormone continually released by the lungs into the arterial circulation. Circulating platelets are, therefore, subjected constantly to prostacyclin stimulation and it is via this mechanism that platelet aggregability in vivo is controlled.
What is corcor pulmonale?
Cor pulmonale is a condition that happens when a respiratory disorder results in high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries ( pulmonary hypertension ). The name of the condition is in Latin and means “pulmonary heart.”
Can pulmonary hypertension cause cor pulmonale?
This condition is often prevented when the high pressure of blood going to the lungs is controlled. However, untreated pulmonary hypertension can eventually lead to cor pulmonale along with other related, life-threatening complications.
What are the symptoms of cor pulmonale?
Symptoms of cor pulmonale. The symptoms of cor pulmonale may not be noticeable at first because they’re similar to the feelings you get after a hard workout. They include: shortness of breath. tiredness. an increased heart rate. lightheadedness.
What causes cor pulmonale?
The most common cause of acute cor pulmonale is typically caused by a pulmonary embolism, which is a blood clot in the lungs. Chronic cor pulmonary most commonly results from COPD. Cor pulmonale is diagnosed with a physical exam and medical testing.