Pulmonary Hypertension
Overview of Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition where blood pressure from the lung to heart is high than the normal and it can cause several side effects which can be lethal. Usually it happens secondary to another lung or heart condition.
Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) initially while exercising and eventually while at rest, Fatigue, Dizziness or fainting spells (syncope), Chest pressure or pain, Swelling (edema) in your ankles or legs and eventually in your abdomen (ascites), Bluish color to your lips and skin (cyanosis), Racing pulse or heart palpitations
Common Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Left-sided heart disease, Lung disease, Chronic blood clots
Risk Factors of Pulmonary Hypertension
Young adult ( idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in younger adults), Overweight, Family history of the disease, Illegal drugs such as cocaine , Certain appetite-suppressant medications, Living at a high altitude
Investigation Techniques for Pulmonary Hypertension
Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray, Electrocardiogram, Right heart catheterization, Blood tests, Computerized tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging, Pulmonary function test, Polysomnogram, Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scan
Treatment and Prevention of Pulmonary Hypertension
Vasodilators, Endothelin receptor antagonists, Sildenafil and tadalafil, High-dose calcium channel blockers, Soluble guanylate cyclase (SGC) stimulator, Anticoagulants, Oxygen, Diuretics, Atrial septostomy
Available Pulmonary Hypertension Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
