hannahslore.com http://hannahslore.com/blog "life is not waiting for the storm to pass... it is learning to dance in the rain" Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:18:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Water for Elephants http://hannahslore.com/blog/2009/12/09/water-for-elephants/ http://hannahslore.com/blog/2009/12/09/water-for-elephants/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:18:01 +0000 Administrator http://hannahslore.com/blog/?p=56 What did you all think of the Water for Elephants?

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Our Selection

  • Water for Elephants
  • Marley & Me
  • The Alchemist

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]]> http://hannahslore.com/blog/2008/10/03/donate/feed/ 0 PHT Information http://hannahslore.com/blog/2008/10/03/information/ http://hannahslore.com/blog/2008/10/03/information/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:55:53 +0000 Administrator http://hannahslore.com/blog/information/ Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT)

 

Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
“Pulmonary hypertension (PULL-mun-ary HI-per-TEN-shun), or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart to your lungs to pick up oxygen…”
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Source: American heart Association
“High blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs is called pulmonary hypertension (PHT). The blood pressure measured by cuff on your arm isn’t directly related to the pressure in your lungs. The blood vessels that supply the lungs constrict and their walls thicken, so they can’t carry as much blood. As in a kinked garden hose, pressure builds up and backs up…”
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Source: Mayo Clinic
“Pulmonary hypertension begins when tiny arteries in your lungs, called pulmonary arteries and capillaries, become narrowed, blocked or destroyed. This makes it harder for blood to flow through your lungs, which raises pressure within the pulmonary arteries. As the pressure builds, your heart’s lower right chamber (right ventricle) must work harder to pump blood through your lungs, eventually causing your heart muscle to weaken and sometimes fail completely…”
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Source: MedicineNet.com
“Pulmonary hypertension results from constriction, or tightening, of the blood vessels that supply blood to the lungs. Consequently, it becomes difficult for blood to pass through the lungs, making it harder for the heart to pump blood forward…”
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Source: Wikipedia
“In medicine, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or pulmonary capillaries, together known as the lung vasculature, leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms, all of which are exacerbated by exertion. Pulmonary hypertension can be a severe disease with a markedly decreased exercise tolerance and heart failure…”
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Make-A-Wish

Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Cricket Magazine
hannahslore received another donation of materials from Cricket Magazine Group. These materials will be donated to Southern NH Regional Medical Center for use in their pediatric department. Gateways of Nashua, that works with families in need, will also receive materials.
Please support this wonderful sponsor!

]]> http://hannahslore.com/blog/2008/10/03/links/feed/ 0 Welcome to hannahslore.com http://hannahslore.com/blog/2008/09/10/welcome-to-hannahslorecom/ http://hannahslore.com/blog/2008/09/10/welcome-to-hannahslorecom/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:03:16 +0000 Administrator Hannahslore is a non-profit fund established in memory of Hannah Krom, a 14 year old girl who lived courageously while battling pulmonary hypertension. The fund’s purpose is to promote literacy, support children with life-threatening illnesses and donate money for research of pulmonary hypertension.

Hannahslore will be featured at the “Simon Evening of Giving” on November 23rd in New England. For information email momkrom@hannahslore.com

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