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- Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure on the lungs.
- Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
- Lung conditions - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent proper breathing.
- Respiratory physician
A respiratory physician (respiratory and sleep medicine specialist) specialises in diagnosing, treating and preventing conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system.
- Circulatory system
The heart, blood and blood vessels work together to service the cells of the body.
- Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis may be congenital (present from before birth), but is often diagnosed during teenage years.
- Deep vein thrombosis
Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.
- Reduce your risk of early death
You can dramatically reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
- Emphysema
Emphysema is generally caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dusts.
- Congenital heart disease
Some congenital heart defects are mild and cause no significant disturbance to the way the heart functions.