Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a condition of increased blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fainting, tiredness, chest pain, swelling of the legs, and a fast heartbeat. The condition may make it difficult to exercise. Onset is typically gradual. A patient is deemed to have pulmonary hypertension if the pulmonary mean arterial pressure is greater than 25mmHg at rest, or greater than 30mmHg during exercise.
If the cause is identified and treated early, it may be possible to prevent permanent damage to your

pulmonary arteries

.
Symptoms

Difficulty breathing

  • Recurrent

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

common

Fatigue

common

Chest discomfort

  • Recurrent

  • Center of the chest, Left side, Right side

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

  • Chronic

common

Dizziness

common

Swollen neck vein

common

Swelling in lower leg

  • In both lower legs

or Enlarged feet or ankle

  • In both feet or ankles

or Swollen belly

Fainting

  • With exertion

Poor appetite

Recent unexplained weight gain

Abdominal pain

  • In the upper right region

Bluish discoloration of the skin

Irregular heartbeat

Strained voice

or Cough with mucus or without mucus

  • With bloody mucus

  • Recurrent

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

Risk factors

Smoking

Overweight or obese

Abnormal heart muscle

or Congenital heart disease

or Heart failure

Valvular heart disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

or Breathing stops involuntarily during sleep

Drug or substance abuse

Family history of Pulmonary Embolism

Sarcoidosis

or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

or Kidney failure or on dialysis

or Lung cancer

Treatment
Pulmonary hypertension cannot be cured, but treatments can reduce your symptoms and help you manage your condition.
Recommended specialist

If you have Pulmonary Hypertension, then a visit to a pulmonologist is highly recommended.

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