Pulmonary hypertension and treatment of pulmonary hypertension

**Pulmonary hypertension** or **Pulmonary hypertension** is a serious condition in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs) increases abnormally. This increase in pressure can put an extra load on the right heart and, if left untreated, lead to right heart failure. (PAH), the blood vessels in the lungs are narrowed, blocked or damaged. slow through the lungs and increases the blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. **causes of pulmonary hypertension** ### **primary (idiopathic) causes of hypertension** There is no specific cause for it and it may be related to genetic or autoimmune reasons... ### **Secondary causes of pulmonary hypertension** Caused by diseases or other conditions, such as: - **Pulmonary diseases**: such as emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis... - **Blood clots in the pulmonary vessels**: pulmonary thromboembolism... - **Cardiac diseases**: Congenital heart defects or left heart failure... - **Connective tissue diseases**: such as infectious diseases such as HIV** Lowry diseases.... Schistosomiasis **Symptoms of blood pressure Pulmonary** - **shortness of breath**: even during rest or light activities.... - **fatigue**: decreased energy and weakness.... - **pain or pressure in the chest**.... - **swelling of the legs or wrists (edema)**.... - **dizziness or fainting (syncope)**.... - **pallor or leucosis)**bruising of the skin.... **Diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension** Diagnosis of this disease requires careful examination using the following tests: 1.... **Echocardiography**: Evaluation of pressure in the pulmonary artery and right heart function.... 2.... **Right heart catheterization**: Direct measurement of pulmonary artery pressure.... 3.... **Electrocardiogram (ECG)**: Examination of symptoms of right heart failure.... 4.... **X-ray imaging or CT scan**: Evaluation of the size of pulmonary and heart vessels.... 5.... **Function test Pulmonary: checking lung health...* **Treatment of high blood pressure lung ** Treatment depends on the cause of the disease and its severity and may include the following: 1... **Oxygen therapy**: For patients who suffer from lack of oxygen.... 2.... **cardiopulmonary rehabilitation**: includes controlled physical exercises.... 3.... **surgery**: in severe cases, surgeries such as balloonoplasty, heart surgery or lung and heart transplant may be necessary.... ### ***D - **Vasodilators**: such as prostacyclins... - **Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors**: such as sildenafil to reduce blood pressure... - **Endothelin receptor antagonists**: to reduce pressure in the pulmonary arteries... - **Diuretics**: to reduce edema... - **Anticoagulants:# for.... ** Pulmonary blood pressure prevention and care ** - Management of underlying diseases such as high blood pressure and lung diseases.... - Avoiding smoking and exposure to air pollution.... - Regular follow-up of health status with a doctor.... Early diagnosis and correct management can reduce **disease progression** and improve the patient's quality of life....