Question

What is pulmonary hypertension is it cause of death?

Answer 1

Pulmonary hypertension is a condition of increased blood pressure within the arteries of the lungs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, syncope, tiredness, chest pain, swelling of the legs, and a fast heartbeat. The condition may make it difficult to exercise. Onset is typically gradual. The cause is often unknown. Risk factors include a family history,

Answer 2

Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart.

In one form of pulmonary hypertension, tiny arteries in your lungs, called pulmonary arterioles, and capillaries become narrowed, blocked or destroyed. This makes it harder for blood to flow through your lungs, and raises pressure within your lungs' arteries. As the pressure builds, your heart's lower right chamber (right ventricle) must work harder to pump blood through your lungs, eventually causing your heart muscle to weaken and fail.

Some forms of pulmonary hypertension are serious conditions that become progressively worse and are sometimes fatal. Although some forms of pulmonary hypertension aren't curable, treatment can help lessen symptoms and improve your quality of life.The ultimate consequence of having a devastating disease such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is, in most cases, untimely death. The underlying pulmonary vascular disease in PAH leads to right ventricular (RV) dysfunction with reduced pulmonary and systemic blood flow, often clinically manifested as dyspnea, fatigue, volume overload, and poor tissue perfusion

Pulmonary hypertension symptoms include:

-Shortness of breath (dyspnea), initially while exercising and eventually while at rest

-Fatigue

-Dizziness or fainting spells (syncope)

-Chest pressure or pain

-Swelling (edema) in your ankles, legs and eventually in your abdomen (ascites)

-Bluish color to your lips and skin (cyanosis)

-Racing pulse or heart palpitations