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What Is The Prognosis After Being Diagnosed With Pulmonary Hypertension?
I have had pulmonary hypertension for at least ten years. I have elected not to have a right heart cath. My symptoms are minimal and I have so many other health issues that I am not certain what is caused by the pulmonary hypertension. When I am conditioned I can walk up two flights of stairs and am not short of breath. I am just wondering what life as to hold for me
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Hi thanks for asking question.
You have to take care regarding taking regular drugs prescribed like that of vasodilators or calcium channel blocker.
Take enough rest.
Regularly do moderate exercise.
Avoid smoking strictly.
Take care not travelling to very high altitude.
Take low salt diet.
Depending on stage you might need oxygen therapy.
With life style change and regular medication intake will improve your life.
If you will not take care then chances of right side heart failure is there.so follow above measures along with your physician prescription.
I hope my suggestion will helpful to you.
Dr.Parth
You have to take care regarding taking regular drugs prescribed like that of vasodilators or calcium channel blocker.
Take enough rest.
Regularly do moderate exercise.
Avoid smoking strictly.
Take care not travelling to very high altitude.
Take low salt diet.
Depending on stage you might need oxygen therapy.
With life style change and regular medication intake will improve your life.
If you will not take care then chances of right side heart failure is there.so follow above measures along with your physician prescription.
I hope my suggestion will helpful to you.
Dr.Parth
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