Obesity and Pulmonary Hypertension : A Review of Pathophysiologic Mechanisms
Joint Authors
Friedman, Scott E.
Andrus, Bruce W.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a potentially life-threatening condition arising from a wide variety of pathophysiologic mechanisms.
Effective treatment requires a systematic diagnostic approach to identify all reversible mechanisms.
Many of these mechanisms are relevant to those afflicted with obesity.
The unique mechanisms of PH in the obese include obstructive sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, anorexigen use, cardiomyopathy of obesity, and pulmonary thromboembolic disease.
Novel mechanisms of PH in the obese include endothelial dysfunction and hyperuricemia.
A wide range of effective therapies exist to mitigate the disability of PH in the obese.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Friedman, Scott E.& Andrus, Bruce W.. 2012. Obesity and Pulmonary Hypertension : A Review of Pathophysiologic Mechanisms. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Friedman, Scott E.& Andrus, Bruce W.. Obesity and Pulmonary Hypertension : A Review of Pathophysiologic Mechanisms. Journal of Obesity No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Friedman, Scott E.& Andrus, Bruce W.. Obesity and Pulmonary Hypertension : A Review of Pathophysiologic Mechanisms. Journal of Obesity. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476954