Pulmonary hypertension and mild right ventricular dysfunction were also mentioned by the Respiratory consultant that asked for the echo as I have COPD but I am still waiting for an appointment to see a cardiologist.i was told I was seeing one who specialises in Pulmonary Hypertension,my questions are
Will this affect me if i ever need a General anaesthetic and if it does what precautions would they need to take.
Could Pulmonary hypertension get worse or is there a chance it will stay as it is.
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.
I am a 35 year old female w/ mitral valve insufficiency. I also have what appears to be refractory hypertension. One year ago, when hypertension was dx, an echocardiogram indicated only mild regurgitation of the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves. My physician, at this time (EP for pacemaker), said this would go away once BP was controlled. Over a year later, despite seeing a hypertension specialist and trying many different drug regimines, BP still remains high.
For my father who can not have surgery to remove blood clots in the lungs and warfarin, etc. have not worked.....is there anything else out there that can dissolve the clots? Since we have the same blood type could we do a blood transfusion if I have the enzyme he doesn't have to dissolve clots?
Thank you.
Kenkeith, thank you. I have a ? for you based on your response. The pulmonary artery pressure I am referring to is noted in my Echo at the Tricuspid Valve. It specifically says Ticuspid Vale then mentions the regurgitation.
It then says Pulmonary artery pressure is estimated at 40 mm HG. Everything I have read that says this amt. of Pulmonary artery pressure indicates Pulmonary Hypertension.
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.
These range from transient flu-like symptoms to serious effects such as cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, renal and liver failure, polyneuropathy, and myelosuppression. Pulmonary side effects including pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and reversible pulmonary hypertension have been reported. Herein, we present four cases in which irreversible pulmonary hypertension was diagnosed after prolonged treatment with interferon alpha.
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.
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What is pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
High blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lung
Pulmonary hypertension means high blood pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs.
Mean pulmonary artery pressure is ≥25 mmHg at rest
Mean pulmonary capillary wedge pressure <15 mmHg
This should not be affected by the size of the individual.
What questions should I ask? Does it appear that I have pulmonary hypertension? I am getting very short of breath with a little exertion. It is becoming very difficult to breathe. Thanks.
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.
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.
My mom has had pulmonary hypertension for about a year now how long is life span with this disease? I was wondering why her doctor wouldn,t rec. a heart doctor ? Can you rec. a very good doctor in connecticut for her? I want to make sure she is getting the best care.
This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/322405'>Borderline Pulmonary Hypertension</a>.
I have moderate Pulmonary Hypertension secondary to an uncorrected ASD. Is it too late for a correction?
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