PULMONARY HYPERTENSION
What is pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.In some people, pulmonary hypertension slowly gets worse and can be life-threatening. There’s no cure for pulmonary hypertension. But treatments are available to help you feel better, live longer and improve your quality of life.
Symptoms of pulmonology hypertension?
What is causes behind pulmonology hypertension?
Group 1: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)- Unknown cause, called idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Changes in a gene passed down through families, called heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Use of some medicines or illegal drugs, including methamphetamine.
- Heart problems present at birth, called a congenital heart defect.
- Other health conditions, including scleroderma, lupus and chronic liver disease such as cirrhosis.
- Left heart failure.
- Left-sided heart valve disease such as mitral valve or aortic valve disease.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Sleep apnea.
- Long-term exposure to high altitudes in people who may be at higher risk of pulmonary hypertension.
- Anticoagulant medicines-such as warfarin to help prevent blood clots.
- Diuretics (water tablets)-to remove excess fluid from the body caused by heart failure.
- Home oxygen therapy-this involves inhaling air that contains a higher concentration of oxygen than normal.
FAQs
What is the main cause of pulmonary hypertension?
Autoimmune diseases that damage the lungs, such as scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis.
Is oxygen a treatment for pulmonary hypertension?
Oxygen therapy can be an important addition to treatment for PH.As well as increasing the amount of oxygen in the blood, oxygen has the additional benefit that it is a vasodilator.
Who is most at risk for pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension can occur at any age, but your risk increases as you get older.The condition is usually diagnosed between ages 30 and 60.
Is pulmonary hypertension serious?
It’s a serious condition that can damage the right side of the heart.
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