Question 1

can losing weight reverse "mild" pulmonary hypertension? i had an echo done and this was the diagnosis and i was told lose weight only.

Accepted Answer

It can't hurt!: Improving your 'fitness' can't hurt - a moderate, balanced healthy diet, exercise, adequate rest, etc may resolve the problem. But it'd be wise to check for changes. Ask for a fuller explanation or find another provider who will follow-up and take steps if you are not successful. Don't worry. Unlike fitness, that can hurt! Press for more assistance: a plan for you and for the doctor. Best wishes

Question 2

is pulmonary hypertension reversible if its caused by a embolism?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary hypertensi: My experience is that it may or may not recover. There are several variables

Question 3

stages of pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

PH Stages: There are not any specific stages of pulmonary hypertension (ph); however, one of the several ways your doctor determines the severity of the ph is by assessing your symptoms using the new york heart association (nyha) score from 1 to 4..  Four is the worse and typically involves shortness of breath at rest.

Question 4

is pulmonary hypertension hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Pulmonary hypertension is not one disease, but several, and how inherited it is depends on the type of disease and the cause.  There is a type called familial pulmonary hypertension which is, by definition, inherited.  Other types of pulmonary hypertension are caused by other conditions such as heart disease or sleep apneas.  Blood clots to the lungs can be inherited and can also cause pulm htn.

Question 5

can pulmonary hypertension be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It depends on the cause of the pah.

Question 6

what are the tests for pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

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 7

could hypertension lead to pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

No: Systemic hypertension (blood pressure measured with a cuff on the arm) is not related to pulmonary hypertension (blood pressure estimated/measured with an ultrasound of the heart or right heart catheterization).  Having systemic hypertension does not increase the risk for pulmonary hypertension.

Question 8

can you takebisoprolol for pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Bisoprolol for PH: Pulmonary hypertension (ph) can be caused by heart disease.  If so, medication such as bisoprolol may be helpful.  Bisoprolol would not be beneficial for pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah).

Question 9

how is pulmonary hypertension vs. regular hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Very different: Pulmonary hypertension is high pressure in the lungs and associated with chest pain, shortness of breath and fainting spells.  Essential or systemic hypertension is different and is high pressure in blood vessels outside of the lungs.  It can cause headaches, cheat pain but usually no fainting spells.

Question 10

in what ways are the stages of pulmonary hypertension rated?

Accepted Answer

1 thru 4: Stages may refer to functional class which is 
i: no symptoms
ii: symptoms with moderate exertion
iii: symptoms with minimal exertion(short walk)
iv: symptoms at rest.

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