does pulmonary hypertension affect all races at similar rates?

Question

Does pulmonary hypertension affect men and women at similar rates?

Answer 1

Maybe: The disease is still rare and most patients are going undiagnosed. Because of this good data is difficult to get when those diagnosed are the minority and other factors influence who gets diagnosed. That said, there is a recent study showing mortality is worse among black women - at least in the US but this says nothing of prevalence.

Answer 2

Complicated: I'm assuming you're referring to idiopathic or primary pulmonary hypertension? I don't think there has ever been a world wide study - most studies include a registry in their own country, so i don't think the answer to your question is known. There are genetic factors so the incidence may well be different in different races.

Answer 3

Unclear: We have not noticed any difference in race in our trials, but they were not powered to find race differences.

Answer 4

Depends: Depends on whether there is also an intact or open ventricular septum (vsd) and how quickly and effectively the pulmonary valve can be opened after birth, if necessary. There's no good "one answer" to this question without a lot more information about the specific case.

Answer 5

Surgery: The doctors will try to keep the ductus arteriosus (the temporary connection between the body and lung blood flow) open until the baby is ready for surgery.

Answer 6

Fairly good: They will require surgery as an infant to establish pulmonary blood flow. At some point a pulmonary valve replacement will be needed. Patients have some limitations on strenuous activity, but attend school, can work and have children.

Answer 7

Depends: There are different forms of pa. If the right ventricle is of good size (either because of a hole in the ventricular septum or due to tricuspid regurgitation) it can be repaired with a good long term result. If the right chamber is too small surgery is more complex and life expectancy reduced to the 4th decade. If pulmonary blood flow comes through multiple sources it is even more complex.

Answer 8

Depends: That diagnosis is significant. The child will certainly require at least surgical procedure to establish blood flow to the lungs. Long term prognosis depends on whether surgeons can maintain two ventricles, if there are other medical conditions etc. Please see your child's cardiologist to discuss your specific issues.

Answer 9

Yes: Used to be mainky in children with specific disorders - now with fat kids high on fast foods - all bets r off!

Answer 10

Yes: Yes, particularly in obese children.

Answer 11

Yes: Although not common, it does happen. Any child with hypertension needs a full medical evaluation to determine the causes.

Answer 12

Yes: Elevated blood pressure in children is more commonly due to an underlying medical condition than in adults. But with the rise in childhood obesity this may be changing, similar to the rise in childhood type II diabetes mellitus.

Answer 13

Yes: Hypertension is more rare in children, but it does happen. There are many causes of hypertension that need to be ruled out when it is diagnosed in children. Rising rates of childhood obesity has made childhood hypertension more common as well.

Answer 14

Yes: While there are some specific diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease that can lead to hypertension in children, obesity is far and away the most common cause. It used to be relatively rare to see hypertension in children, but it is now found in a significant percentage of teenagers and requires close medical follow-up.

Answer 15

Yes: Hypertension can occur at any age. Unfortunately, it is becoming more common in children due to poor diets and decreased physical activity.

Answer 16

Yes: Unfortunately, yes - hypertension can occur in children. The american heart association recommends screening children as young as 4 for blood pressure on annual screening evaluations. The best options for helping prevent hypertension in children is a healthy diet, appropriate exercise, and monitoring to maintain a healthy weight.

Answer 17

Hard to tell: It depends on what the cause of it is. Obstructive sleep apnea if causing it, may be cured by weight loss and some surgical techniques, whereas primary pulmonary hypertension will not get cured but may be adequately controlled by some medications.

Answer 18

Depends: Depends on the cause. Most ph is due to lung disease. If the lung disease can be treated successfully, the ph resolves. Primary pulmonary hypertension is more difficult because there is no known cause but there are new medicines that are being used for pph with some success.

Answer 19

PH Cure: There are 9 available medications for pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah). The treatment can be quite effective but does not generally cure pah. Lung transplant can cure the disease but has other significant issues.

Answer 20

Absolutely: It is classic for recurring bouts. You should speak with your pulmonologist or primary care provider to determine if this is flaring; and what treatment options exist if it is a recurrence.

Answer 21

Uncommon: Pulmonary aspergillosis is an uncommon infection in the immuno competent population, but is much more prevalent in patients whose general or local (pulmonary) immunity is compromised (hiv +, patients receiving chemotherapy, multiple disease conditions including COPD etc.).

Answer 22

Fairly common: Pulm aspergillosis comes in multiple forms. Abpa is fairly common and is underdiagnosed.

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