It is characterized by rising in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein which leads to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, leg swelling etc. it can be diagnosed by pulmonary function tests, blood tests except HIV, ECG, arterial blood gas measurements, X-rays of the chest, CT scanning. Pulmonary hypertension can be treated by diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors etc.A journal is a periodical publication intended to further progress of science, usually by reporting new research. Most journals are highly specialized, although some of the oldest journals publish articles, reviews, editorials, short communications, letters, and scientific papers across a wide range of scientific fields. Journals contain articles that peer reviewed, in an attempt to ensure that articles meet the journal's standards of quality, and scientific validity. Each such journal article becomes part of the permanent scientific record.
Last date updated on April, 2024