Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. It is most common in adults ages 30 to 60 but has been seen in teenagers. Some types are incurable but treatment for 肺动脉高压 in Tremonton有限公司 can reduce symptoms and drastically improve quality of life.
There are 5 types of PH with a number of variable causes. These include certain drug use or illegal substance use, 出生时的心脏问题, 某些感染或疾病, 睡眠呼吸暂停, prolonged exposure to high altitudes, tumors or it could be a genetic mutation. It is important to work with a health professional to identify what type of PH you have so that the correct treatment can applied.
One rare type of PH is pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In this case blood arteries in the lungs are restricted, 阻塞, or damaged in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). 由于受伤, blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs increases and blood flow through the lungs is slowed. Blood must be pumped through the lungs more forcefully by the heart. The heart eventually grows bigger and loses flexibility from the added strain, making it harder for the heart to pump blood through the lungs and into the rest of the body.
根据肺.org, PAH is a rare condition with only 200-1000 new cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Among those that are diagnosed, 15 -20% have inherited the condition. Further studies are continually being done to learn all we can about PH and its subtypes. 临床试验正在进行中 美国肺脏协会, CenterWatch Clinical Trial Research Center, ClinicalTrtials.政府, ResearchMatch. These trials provide the information doctors need to provide patients with the more effective treatments.
Other types of PH are divided into groups. Group 1 is PAH that we have already discussed. Group 2 is caused by left-sided heart disease due to heart failure or valve disease. Group 3 include types of PH that are a result of a condition that causes the blood oxygen to be low (hypoxemia). Emphysema, COPD, Pulmonary fibrosis, obstructive 睡眠呼吸暂停 or chronic high-altitude exposure. Group 4 is known as Chronic thromboembolic 肺动脉高压 and is the result of blood clots in the lungs that restrict blood flow. 最后一组, 组5, is more of a catch all for PH that results from any other problems with the metabolism, 血液或其他身体系统问题.
What can be most troublesome about PH is that it is hard to diagnose. The signs and symptoms come on slowly, worsening as the disease progresses. One might not notice any problems for months or even years. Signs and symptoms to watch for include:
As PH progresses, certain complications can arise. The most worrisome is right-side enlargement and ultimately heart failure. Others include bleeding in the lungs, irregular heartbeats, blood clots, pregnancy complications.
Medical professionals have numerous options to test for and diagnose PH. 血液测试, 胸部x光片, 超声心动图, 右心导管, 计算机断层扫描, 核磁共振成像, 肺功能检查, 睡眠研究, 只是其中的一些选择吗. If there is family history of PH your doctor may recommend genetic testing to screen for genes linked to the disease.
如前所述, it is important to work with your medical professional to determine what type of PH you have so that you can begin the most beneficial treatment. One common treatment is the use of blood vessel dilators (vasodilators). These allow narrowed blood vessels to relax and open thus improving blood flow. These types of drugs can be delivered through IV, taken by mouth, injected or by nebulizer. Blood thinners, water pills and oxygen therapy are other treatments that may be recommended.
Knowing your family history and being aware of your own health is key in early identification of PH. If you are experiencing any of the signs and symptoms mentioned here, please reach out to your doctor to discuss your concerns. No one knows your body better than you do. 如果你需要进一步的支持, the 美国肺脏协会 recommends that patients and caregivers join its Living with Lung Disease support community. 阿尔卑斯家庭医疗 offers a wide range of oxygen and respiratory equipment that is available to rent. 或者你可以去参观其中一个 位置 to purchase the equipment you need to live your best life.
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