Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension include:

Written by Chen Tian Hua
Cardiology
Updated on October 22, 2024
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The clinical symptoms of pulmonary hypertension primarily include: 1. Shortness of breath, which is the most common symptom of pulmonary hypertension. Many patients experience shortness of breath as their initial symptom, which is often related to physical activity. As the condition progresses, the shortness of breath tends to worsen. 2. Some patients may also experience chest pain, dizziness, or fainting. 3. Some patients may cough up blood, usually only a small amount, but occasionally there can be a significant amount. 4. Patients with pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience repeated symptoms of coughing and coughing up phlegm. 5. Patients with pulmonary hypertension often experience fatigue and weakness.

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What to do with mild pulmonary hypertension?

Pulmonary artery hypertension is a relatively common disease in daily life. Based on the different pulmonary artery pressures, it can be divided into mild, moderate, and severe pulmonary artery hypertension. When the right heart catheter measures pulmonary artery pressure between 30 to 50 mmHg, this situation often belongs to mild pulmonary artery hypertension. So, what should one do if diagnosed with mild pulmonary artery hypertension? Generally, mild pulmonary artery hypertension is not serious and usually does not cause noticeable symptoms, so no special treatment is needed. However, having mild pulmonary artery hypertension does not mean it can be taken lightly. It is important to undergo regular examinations under the guidance of a doctor, identify the cause of the increased pulmonary artery pressure, and treat the symptoms timely.

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Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension

The symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension are varied. In the early stages when pulmonary cardiac function is compensatory, the symptoms mainly include cough, phlegm, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and fatigue. Later, when pulmonary cardiac function becomes decompensated, symptoms of respiratory failure and right heart failure may occur. In cases of right heart failure, symptoms mainly manifest as systemic circulatory congestion, including visceral nausea, vomiting, palpitations, and pronounced shortness of breath. In respiratory failure, particularly pulmonary hypertension caused by pulmonary heart disease, symptoms like drowsiness, confusion, and gaze fixation, which are typical of pulmonary encephalopathy, may occur. Therefore, the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension are diverse.

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How to treat pulmonary hypertension?

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), depending on its various causes, has different treatments. The treatment commonly referred to as for pulmonary arterial hypertension specifically targets Group 1 PAH. This category of PAH has some targeted medications that are quite effective, such as prostacyclin medications, endothelin receptor antagonists, and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. These drugs target pulmonary artery pressure among other things. In addition to targeted treatments, anticoagulant therapy is usually necessary. When right heart failure occurs, diuretic therapy may be needed. In advanced stages, heart-lung or lung transplantation might be required.

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The harms of pulmonary arterial hypertension during pregnancy

Pulmonary hypertension is categorized into mild, moderate, and severe stages. If it is mild pulmonary hypertension, pregnancy generally does not have a major impact. However, for those with moderate or especially severe pulmonary hypertension, pregnancy can be very dangerous for both the mother and the fetus. As the fetus grows, pulmonary hypertension can lead to ischemia and hypoxia, which can worsen over time. The mother is likely to develop symptoms of acute heart failure, severely endangering her life. Additionally, it can cause intrauterine hypoxia for the fetus, leading to miscarriage or stillbirth. Therefore, pregnancy is not recommended for patients with moderate, and particularly severe, pulmonary hypertension.

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Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension include:

The clinical symptoms of pulmonary hypertension primarily include: 1. Shortness of breath, which is the most common symptom of pulmonary hypertension. Many patients experience shortness of breath as their initial symptom, which is often related to physical activity. As the condition progresses, the shortness of breath tends to worsen. 2. Some patients may also experience chest pain, dizziness, or fainting. 3. Some patients may cough up blood, usually only a small amount, but occasionally there can be a significant amount. 4. Patients with pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience repeated symptoms of coughing and coughing up phlegm. 5. Patients with pulmonary hypertension often experience fatigue and weakness.