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Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms
Pulmonary Hypertension is the result of high blood pressure occurring in the arteries which supply blood to the lungs. When these blood vessels constrict, the walls of the vessels thicken and they are unable to carry as much blood to the lungs and intended areas. Individuals who suffer from Pulmonary Hypertension are at risk since the condition is serious and may be fatal. Many individuals will notice that Pulmonary Hypertension can get worse over time.
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Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension include a shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, chest pressure, swelling in areas of the body such as the ankles and then traveling up the legs to cause swelling in the abdomen, a bluish color in the lips or skin and heart palpitations. This condition may be caused by blood clots, pulmonary diseases such as Pulmonary Fibrosis, sleep apnea, Lupus, AIDS, lung diseases, heart failure on the left side of the organ and connective tissue disorders. Exaggerated Pulmonary Edema conditions can also lead to Pulmonary Hypertension. Some pulmonary hypertension conditions have no known underlying causes such as those listed and are referred to as idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension. Sudden Pulmonary Hypertension is known as a Pulmonary Embolism.
There are a variety of treatments which may be enjoyed by individuals suffering from Pulmonary Hypertension. These include blood vessel dilators, endothelin receptor antagonists, Sildenafil, calcium channel blockers, Ambrisentan, Anticoagulants, diuretics, oxygen and transplantation. Physicians can help determine which type of treatments would work best on individuals through a Pulmonary function test and others. |