Question 1

can pulmonary hypertension be cured? what is the life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary hypertensi: Complicated question, if the cause of pah is found and resolved before pulmonary elevated resistance is fixed, a cure is possible. Most often however pah is not cured, it is treated.

Question 2

what is the life expectancy for a person with primary pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Depends: 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. For example, in some studies 85% of patients are alive at two years after diagnosis but if a patient has an episode requiring cpr, only 6% survive two years. Some keys to survival are early diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

what is the typical life expectancy for a toddler with pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Pulm HTN: This very much depends on why there is pulmonary hypertension in the first place. Also, what the severity of the pulmonary hypertension is and what other underlying medical problems are also present. This should be managed with a multidisciplinary approach with pediatric cardiologist; pediatric heart surgeon; primary care team; among others.

Question 4

is severe pulmonary hypertension generally considered to be life-threatening in a 90 year old, especially if it is untreated?

Accepted Answer

It can be life threa: It can be life threatening if not treated.The treatment depends on the cause and most may need oxygen if it is due to chronic lung disease and other appropriate treatment by your doctors.
Those with primary pulmonary hypertension in which no cause is found it is usually treated with drugs
there is no cure and if not treated and severe it can be life threatening, 
especially at age of 90.

Question 5

what does severe pulmonary hypertension means?

Accepted Answer

Very high pressure: "severe pulmonary hypertension" means that the blood pressure in the lungs is very high. This is different than "systemic hypertension, " which is high blood pressure in the vessels of the body. The concept, however, is the same. 

There are a number of causes of this pulmonary hypertension, and when very severe, it can cause significant disease. This should be followed closely by a specialist.

Question 6

what class of pulmonary hypertension do i have if it was caused by severe pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The "class" of pulmonary hypertension typically refers to how much it affects your ability to carry out daily activities.  Both nyha and who have classes of pulmonary hypertension.  Class i=no symptoms with normal activity.  Class iv=symptoms even at rest.  "severe" pulmonary hypertension more typically refers to the height of pressure elevation.

Question 7

if severe pulmonary hypertension is discovered in an elderly person then what, if anything, should be done to treat it?  should the condition be monitored and how would this be done?

Accepted Answer

Certain diagnosis: If pah is suspected. A person has to be able to undergo the real test which is left and right heart catheterization or at least with proper exclusion of other possibilities. Next is to consider the treatments available and the diseases in the person. Is there contraindication to the medicines? If not then give the medicines, if approved by the insurance, including o2, all in all very expensive.

Question 8

how could i lose weight with pulmonary hypertension, my exercising is limited due to severe breathing problem?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary rehab: Most hospitals have a pulmonary rehab program. These are exercise programs monitored by a pulmonary physician . The patient are exercised with respiratory therapist present to teach breathing techniques and adjust oxygen.

Question 9

my 2d echo report says i have mild tricudpid regurgitation and mild pulmonary hypertension pasp by tr jet 38 mmhg does that mean i have pulmonary hypertension? can it become moderate or severe in future?

Accepted Answer

: The tricuspid regurgitation may be due to a defective valve. Discuss treatment options with your Cardiologist. The pulmonary hypertension is mild and the underlying cause should be managed. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and dizziness.

Question 10

what is the difference between severe pulmonary hypertension and raised jugular venous pressure?  do they always coincide?

Accepted Answer

2 Different Issues: Pulmonary hypertension refers to increased blood pressures in the arteries from the right heart to the lung arterioles (arteriole size/degree-of-constriction vs. Blood flow volume determines the mean pressure). The jugular veins carry blood from the head to the superior vena cava ; right heart. Depending on several variables, either one could be elevated, normal or low while the other is not.

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