Category: pulmonary-hypertension

Atlanta resident Brittany Evans gave up a career she loved because of pulmonary hypertension, but she's found purpose as an advocate for those newly diagnosed with the disease. About 10 years ago, at the age of 22, Evans was putting in 70-hour weeks as a pastry chef when she started feeling breathless and unusually tired. Over… Continue reading Life With Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive, potentially devastating condition without a cure. However, treatment can greatly improve quality of life and prolong life expectancy. Treatment of pulmonary hypertension depends on the specific type of pulmonary hypertension a person has. Physicians also take into account underlying conditions that could be contributing to the disease. At present, only one type… Continue reading Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition that requires a team approach to healthcare. Pulmonary hypertension affects the heart and lungs. The condition often has a profound impact on quality of life. What's more, some of the drugs used to treat pulmonary hypertension require special prescribing privileges, monitoring, equipment, and handling. A primary care physician is often… Continue reading Your Pulmonary Hypertension Health Team

Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs, as well as the arteries that carry blood from your heart to your lungs. It’s different from systemic, or regular, hypertension, which affects the arteries throughout your body, outside your heart and lungs. (1,2) Pulmonary hypertension makes your heart work harder to pump… Continue reading What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention