Pulmonary hypertension is a fairly rare disease. Although not currently curable, pulmonary hypertension treatment exists that can relieve many of your symptoms and make you more comfortable.
PH affects the heart and lungs and is not a very common disorder. This disease occurs when blood vessels between the heart and lungs are constricted or blocked. The result is a spike in your pressure as your heart pumps harder to get blood through. The huge strain on the heart makes it become enlarged and cannot work efficiently or effectively. This usually brings on heart failure.
Many types of medication exist to treat this illness. When there is a fair amount of excess fluid in the tissue, it swells, making breathing strenuous. Diuretics are available to prevent this water retention. Anticoagulants prevent blood clots from forming so your blood is pumped efficiently. To lower your blood pressure and ease your heart's work, you will likely be put on a vasodilator.
Pulmonary hypertension can also be helped by surgical procedures. Some cases are brought on by a clot in the pulmonary arteries. In that situation, the blockage can be surgically removed and your health will improve. If your illness progresses into both lung and heart failure, the prognosis is not good. If caught in time and the appropriate pulmonary hypertension treatment administered, it is unlikely this will happen, however.
A lung transplant is the only way to fully get rid of pulmonary hypertension. It is a complicated situation, though. It is hard to find a matching donor, and the waiting list is long as it is with most organs. This procedure is only a last resort for those who were completely resistant to other medical therapies. If the operation is a success, your heart will revert back to its normal state. All of your symptoms should also subside. A successful transplant can save your life.
There are several lifestyle changes you can make to keep your symptoms under control. Try to reduce stress by relaxing so your blood pressure won't spike. Don't smoke unless you want to make things a lot worse. Keep your salt intake fairly low and stay on a fresher diet without so many processed foods. Moderate exercise is helpful but should be undertaken only under the advice of a doctor.
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious disorder that can defeat you emotionally as well. Don't let this disorder keep you from living your life since pulmonary hypertension treatment can be very effective. Talk with your doctor and work out the course of treatment that fits your situation. The sooner you can begin treatment, the better your chances of improving your quality of life.
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Pulmonary Hypertension (Contemporary Cardiology) List Price: $149.00 Sale Price: $78.95  |
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This timely volume addresses the areas of pathophysiology and therapy of pulmonary hypertension, which have seen exciting developments over the past decade. The discoveries of endothelin overexpression as well as prostacyclin and nitric oxide deficiency in association with pulmonary hypertension have led to important therapeutic insights... |
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatment List Price: $106.00 Sale Price: $44.49 |
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First book dedicated to this disease, previously thought to be incurable, but with the advent of new drugs, now amenable to management and a much improved prognosis for patients From the PAH Association, the leading experts in field Incorporates the latest AACP management guidelines Includes evidence-based treatment algorithms based on the recently updated ACCP Guidelines for Medical Treatment Aimed at specialists in pulmonology and cardiovascular disease, this volume provides the clinician with the most up to date information on the effective management of PAH |
