Digoxin and pulmonary hypertension

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Avatar m tn Diagnosed yesterday with pulmonary hypertension. I had AFib corrected by ablation in 2018. They found ASD. Non sympathetic so nothing done. On eliquis. Annual echos. Last year 65 EF, mild RVSP 34, slightly dilated RV. Yesterday… 55-60 EF, high RVSP 63, enlarged RV. Appointment scheduled with cardiac surgeon concerning closure of asd. Worried about irreversible nature of PH. Is it true it cannot be reversed or healed?
Avatar f tn Many patients with high blood pressure or other forms of heart disease can develop pulmonary hypertension. However, in most of these cases, the pulmonary hypertension is an “innocent bystander.” In other words, yes the pressures in the pulmonary arteries are elevated but only because the pressures in the left side of the heart are elevated.
Avatar m tn - (1)DIGOXIN(0.25MG 1/2 TABT EVERY ALTERNATE DAY) (2) DOXOFYLLINE 400 MG 1 BD (3) LOSAR 50 1 OD (4) DYTOR 10 MG 1 BD (5) RACIPER 40 MG 1 BD (6) AUTRIN 1 BD This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/253626'>Could you please explain the results of the echo report?</a>.
Avatar m tn My question is, if the Echo shows evidence of CHF or Pulmonary hypertension, shouldnt there be pharmacological management (ACE inhibitors, digoxin, beta blockers, diuretics, etc) involved to relieve the load on the heart, as opposed to oxygen to just relieve the symptoms? I need the advice to hand so i can discuss this with my specialist in an informed way as i cannot accept that i have had a special investigation like an Echo but i dont get to speak to a specialist about the results.
Avatar n tn You might also want to ask the pulmonologist and/or the cardiologist if the cardiac catheterization ruled out pulmonary hypertension and, given the thickened pericardium, if it ruled out constrictive pericarditis. Good Luck. Diffusing Capacity Diffusing capacity is often abnormal in patients with interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease, and COPD, but can be erroneously low for technical reasons.
Avatar n tn I have just been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. I am 49 and presented to my MD after I noticed a significant developement of DOE when training for a marathon. I am an avid runner and cannot imagine not being able to run. I was hoping for a general opinion from someone that understands exercise physiology as well as cardiology.
Avatar m tn If my echo shows evidence of CHF or Pulmonary hypertension, should I be requesting that pharmacological intervention (ACE inhibitors, digoxin, diuretics, ect) be carried out to relieve the strain and load on my heart which may relieve the breathlessness? Or should I just accept the fact that I have to carry round oxygen wherever I go? Is oxyen a first line treatment?
Avatar n tn Although pulmonary arterial pressure can be estimated on the basis of echocardiography, pressure measurements with a Swan-Ganz catheter provides the most definite assessment. Pulmonary hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary vessel (PVR)vresistance cannot be measured directly with echocardiography. "A diagnosis of PAH requires right-sided cardiac catheterization.
Avatar n tn As unrelieved pulmonary hypertension can lead to right-sided heart failure. Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are often subtle and nonspecific. The diagnosis Pulmonary hypertension is a complex problem characterized by nonspecific signs and symptoms and having multiple potential causes. It may be defined as a pulmonary artery systolic pressure greater than 30 mm Hg or a pulmonary artery mean pressure greater than 20 mm Hg.
Avatar n tn Is the pulmonary hypertension causing the right ventricle enlargement and the tricuspid regurgitation and would this then be primary pulmonary hypertension. Or, can you explain what is causing her pulmonary hypertension. I have been told my my mother's cardiologist that her tricuspid regurgitation is causing the pulmonary hypertension. But I have talked to other doctors that tell me that the pulmonary hypertension is causing the tricuspid regurgitation.
Avatar f tn i have tested my theory many times since the early 1980s. i was born 1952. my first experience with pulmonary hypertension was after an surgery had sodempentathall was my anesthetic .
Avatar f tn is it Primary Pulmonary Hypertension or is it so-called Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension, the most common causes of which include recurrent pulmonary emboli (clots to the lung), disease of a heart valve, or estrogen or appetite suppressant therapy. While pulmonary hypertension is a somewhat common disease, the cause may not immediately evident to one’s doctors.
1856046 tn?1330237245 hepatopulmonary syndrome and portopulmonary hypertension. Hepatopulmonary syndrome develops in 15%–20% of patients with liver cirrhosis. It is characterized by an increased alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient during normal breathing of ambient room air and by pulmonary vascular dilatation, especially of the small vessels and capillaries. The presumed underlying pathophysiologic mechanism is excessive vascular production of vasodilators (particularly, nitric oxide).
Avatar n tn There are many causes of pulmonary hypertension and establishing the cause may require collaboration between the pulmonologist and a cardiologist. There are pulmonary hypertension clinics at many academic institutions. You might want to check on this at your nearest university hospital. Good luck.
Avatar f tn Thank you My right heart cath said My mean pulmonary pressure was 35 and pulmonary capillary pressure was 14. So I quess I do have Pulmonary Arteial Hypertension. One specialist said I did the other said that I did not because of my size. I was very confused. Thanks for answering my question.
Avatar n tn If HOCM has been treated the incidence of pulmonary hypertension is usually less. And pulmonary hypertension can be due to other causes also. It may indicate a poorer prognosis, but this depends on the clinical symptoms and others cardiac factors. Regards.
Avatar n tn hello doctor,my nephew louai 20 days old has ASD type secondum 4mm restrective and VSD membranous (beneath aortic valve) large 6 mm non restrective ,debit pulm/debit systemis= 1,3 doctor gave him captopril and digoxin until his next appointment for echodoppler (i think ), pulmonary artery dilated and heart enlarged but no pulmonary hypertension does he need surgery?
Avatar n tn If a large enough residual, it could lead to chronic pulmonary hypertension, with chronic right heart strain and/or in some instances, shunting of blood (at the atrial level) from the right heart to the left heart through a patent foramen ovale. For all of the preceding reasons, and especially with the recent onset of chest pain, you should have a cardio-pulmonary reevaluation at this time, with a CT scan and an ECHO to assess pulmonary hypertension.
Avatar f tn my daughter was 3 yrs old..and she had pulmonary hypertension...has anybody experienced this?
Avatar f tn Other than that I’m a normal weight female so he didn’t see a reason to follow up. I asked if he was sure it was mild pulmonary hypertension and what could I do to help myself and he said just exercise and eat right. The visit was frustrating because he didn’t respond to my questions which were all valid.
Avatar m tn 5 phentermine pills to lost weight she gave it to her every 3months for a year with no break and 1year and a half later she was diagnose with pulmonary hypertension and she never had a history of problem before taking this pill she played basketball for her school and passed out playing one night so i stop her from playing basketball and that was the start of my nightmare with this disease i alway read u got to be 16 years old and u can only take it for 3 months out of the year and that's fo
Avatar m tn Thanks for posting! I see the pulmonary hypertension cardiologist today and will ask him about my heart function. However, he told me everything looked normal but all he looked at was the stress echo test. I've been tested for pulmonary emboli and it's been negative. My pulmonary specialist said that it's possible it's a precursor to a lung disease that hasn't shown up yet on the CT scan. She just doesn't know which disease it is yet.
Avatar f tn Would like to add that I have significant leg swelling, fatigue, tiredness, and often feel pressure in my chest and occasional pain. Thank you.
Avatar n tn My blood pressure has gone up and staying there. I have gained weight, 10 lbs in 2 mos. and ankles and lower extremities are still with 2-3+ edema when I get up in am. I tend to have a reason for each. I think deep down I am afraid. I keep telling myself the docs are wrong and truly they may be. When I get SOB or have chest pain I get scared. When I have CP I will take a couple of aspirin. I know you think I am being stupid, but I just will not accept diagnosis at this point.
Avatar m tn Hey,I hope someone that reads this can help.I would go to the doctor but lack insurance so I'm hoping someone can help me figure this out.Here's my story: I was a healthy 20 y/o in 2006 and just woke up one morning unable to catch my breath.It progressively got worse over the course of 4 days so I went to the ER and was told that I either had asthma or anxiety and was given an inhaler.I noticed it wasn't working after trying for a week so I made an appointment with my doctor.
Avatar m tn The results were normal heart function however my right ventricle was moderately enlarged and pulmonary pressures quite elevated 44 at rest and 80 with exercise. I had a right heart catheter test and another echo done the following Monday after the echo/stress test to rule in/out PPH. All pulmonary pressures were normal.