Question 1

what is primary pulmonary hypertension like?

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Shortness of breath: I am not sure that i understand your question, but if you're asking what it feels like, i would have to say it usually generates a feeling of shortness of breath.  Primary pulmonary hypertension is an older term, the classification of pulmonary hypertension is now much more complicated.

Question 2

what is danger of primary pulmonary hypertension?

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Life-threatening: Untreated, it can be fatal. There are many factors that influence survival such as age, sex, presence of heart failure, etc. Thus, it is best not to make a general statement before a thorough evaluation. The key is early evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

what are the tests for primary pulmonary hypertension?

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Many: There are several tests that a patient goes through to confirm primary pulmonary htn. The process usually begins with an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram) to identify high pressure. Other test will include lung function tests, test for blood clots, blood test for a variety of diseases and ultimately a right heart catheterization must be done.

Question 4

what makes a child get primary pulmonary hypertension?

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Good question: I had a patient with a failure of normal breathing control in brainstem .She had pulmonary hypertension. Thus, i think that enters into the causative mechanism.It may sound strange  when i say that it could be something as simple as viamin b1 deficiency, particularly if he craves sugar. I doubt very much that the doc in charge will take that seriously!

Question 5

what are the symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension?

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Short of breath: The initial symptoms include shortness of breath at exertion which can progress to shortness of breath at rest. Other symptoms can include chest pain and dizziness. In the more advanced stages of the disease the patient will notice leg swell, water retention, rapid heart rates.

Question 6

methamphitamines caused primary pulmonary hypertension what's best?

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See a specialist: This is a serious condition and is best handled by a physician who specializes in this condition.

Question 7

does anyone have a bad outcome from primary pulmonary hypertension?

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Yes: Untreated pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition. Medications have been developed that can improve the condition and the outcome.

Question 8

how long do people with primary pulmonary hypertension usually live?

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Depends: Primary pulmonary hypertension is a pretty rare disease fortunately.  Again, fortunately, over the past several years we have had the introduction of a number of different medications that target pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) through different pathways. Overall the overall survival of pah patients is still short and in order of a few years usually, dependent on the severity of course.

Question 9

are some people more prone to getting primary pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pulmonary hypertension is a common consequence of heart disease like heart failure or mitral valve disease. Pulmonary hypertension that begins in the pulmonary artery is a more rare type of pulmonary HTN and it is more common in patients with hiv, autoimmune disease, congenital heart disease, certain liver disease, bloot clots, and use of methamphetmaine and certain weight loss medication.

Question 10

hi doctors, can you tell me what is primary pulmonary hypertension?

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Primary/secondary: When the pressures in the arteries of the lungs are evaluated via left and right heart catheterization, and proven that the increased pressure in the lung circulation is due to the blood vessel problems themselves it is primary. If proven due to other causes as in heart failure, pulmonary embolus, copd, or pulmonary fibrosis then it is secondary.

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