Question 1

what diet medications can lead to pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Appetite suppressant: Appetite suppressants like fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, and Diethylpropion increase the risk of pulmonary artery hypertension (pah). Those with pah are more likely to have used appetite suppressants. Cocaine and amphetamines have also been attributed to developing pah.

Question 2

what classes of medications are helpful to treat or control pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: There are 3 classes of meds currently approved for pulmonary htn. They are endothelin receptor antagonists (tracleer and letairis), pde-4 inhibitors (revatio and adcirca) and prostacyclin analogs (remodulin, flolan, ventavis, (iloprost) and tyvaso). There are other drugs in other classes still under development.

Question 3

what is the treatment for pulmonary hypertension that is responding poorly to medication?

Accepted Answer

It depends: it really depends on what is causing the pulmonary hypertension because some advanced cases that is not responding to medication might require a lung or a heart-lung transplant, that doesn't necessarily mean this is the case. I advise you to stay in touch with a cardiologist.

Question 4

i have pulmonary hypertension due to pier drug use meth i been clean since ive been diagnosed which is april 1,2019. since ive been clean ive my condition until control with the right meds. is it ok to take weed gummies cause i feel weak at times?

Accepted Answer

: It is best to discuss this with your Doctor who knows your medical history and can advise you on how adding medications will affect you. If you are not confident with your Doctor please see another for a second opinion.

Question 5

what does mild pulmonary hypertension as a conclusion on an echo signify?

Accepted Answer

: It signifies presence of elevated pressure within the pulmonary artery. Causes most often include pulmonary and certain cardiac pathology. A cardiologist can look into this for you,recommend other appropriate testing,advise you and provide follow-up.

Question 6

what is the comments for an echo result of the last year showed moderate pulmonary hypertension 42.57mmhg for me, with age of 19 going on 20?

Accepted Answer

Difficult question: Very good question, but hard to answer with just the number alone because within the range of 40-50 mmHg, we usually like to take into context the overall clinical condition like the diagnosis, symptoms that the patient has, and any definitive testing that can clarify if pulmonary hypertension is truly present. PAH is usually a pretty serious finding at that age and you might need more testing.

Question 7

could a doctor please give me info on pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

PAH: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a rare and a serious  illness, affects the arteries of the lungs. The vessels became narrow, it makes the heart to work harder to push the blood throughout the lungs. As the disease progress, 
it leads to the right sided heart failure. There are several causes of PAH: idiopathic ( or unknown), hereditary, connective tissue diseases, drugs, toxins,infections.

Question 8

looking for expert on pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

High Blood Pressure : Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs. There are many types and causes. You should definitely seek out either a lung specialist or even a pulmonary hypertension specialist in a university.

Question 9

what would a dr look for on an echo if pulmonary hypertension is suspected in the patient?

Accepted Answer

Pulmunary artery pre: The most importan is to asses the sistolic pulmonary atery presure and asses  rigt ventricular function.

Question 10

does all pulmonary hypertension necessarily progress without treatment?that depends on what?i have moderate pulmonary hypertension&i will check again

Accepted Answer

Varaible: course can be quite variable. Avoid dairy products, /? be on anticoagulant, ? use Cialis type med + a moderate dose (at least) statin. Discuss wi your specialist. HRS, MD, FACC www.thepmc.org

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I have pulmonary hypertension due to pier drug use meth i been clean since ive been diagnosed which is april 1,2019. since ive been clean ive my condition until control with the right meds. is it ok to take weed gummies cause i feel weak at times?

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What does mild pulmonary hypertension as a conclusion on an echo signify?

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What is the comments for an echo result of the last year showed moderate pulmonary hypertension 42.57mmhg for me, with age of 19 going on 20?

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Could a doctor please give me info on pulmonary hypertension?

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Looking for expert on pulmonary hypertension?

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What would a dr look for on an echo if pulmonary hypertension is suspected in the patient?

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Does all pulmonary hypertension necessarily progress without treatment?that depends on what?i have moderate pulmonary hypertension&i will check again

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