| Primary pulmonary hypertension with retinal neovascularization. | |
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PMID: 20810060 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A middle aged lady presented with gradual increase in shortness of breath and reduced vision bilaterally. The patient had no history of Diabetes mellitus, hypertension or any other co-morbid illness. Examination revealed signs of right sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and neovascularization of retina. Echocardiography confirmed pulmonary hypertension and fluorescence angiography confirmed neovascularization of retina. Treatment with Sildenafil resulted in symptomatic improvement. |
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Authors:
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Muhammad Ishaq; Sudham Chand; Muhammad Ishaq Shaikh; Ajeet Kumar; Osman Tariq |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP Volume: 20 ISSN: 1022-386X ISO Abbreviation: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-02 Completed Date: 2010-11-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9606447 Medline TA: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Country: Pakistan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 625-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Jinnah Medical College Hospital, Karachi. mishaqghauri@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Female Humans Hypertension, Pulmonary / complications*, diagnosis Middle Aged Retinal Neovascularization / diagnosis, etiology* |
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