A diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (PH) or a rarer type, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), can be life changing. We're here to lessen the impact of these diseases. Doctors at 麻豆视频 have decades of experience diagnosing and treating the diseases. They customize care plans that help people continue the activities they love
The 麻豆视频 Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic is accredited by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) as a regional clinical program. This prestigious certification reflects our commitment to providing you with the latest PAH treatments.
PH is high blood pressure in the lungs. With the condition, blood vessels in your lungs stiffen and become narrower. As a result, the right side of your heart must work harder to pump blood through your lungs. PAH affects tiny arteries in the lungs.
Pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension symptoms are sometimes overlooked in their earliest stages. At times, they are similar to asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) symptoms. Talk with your doctor if you experience the following:
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fatigue
- Heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in your ankles and legs
PAH can lead to concerns as arteries in your lungs tighten and stiffen. The right side of your heart:
- Works harder to push blood through the lungs and to the rest of the body
- Enlarges due to the extra work, causing heart muscle to thin and weaken
- Starts to fail and cannot pump enough blood to the body
Pulmonary hypertension and PAH are most common among young women. You may be more likely to develop an inherited type if you have a family history of the condition. Other risk factors include:
- Being obese and experiencing obstructive sleep apnea
- Being pregnant
- Having diseases such as congenital heart disease, liver disease, lung disease, lupus and scleroderma
- Living at high altitude
- Taking certain drugs such as methamphetamines and fen-phen
As an accredited regional clinical program of the PHA, our team is exceptionally skilled at diagnosing PAH. You may have tests including:
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Echocardiogram (echo test)
- Lung function tests
- Six-minute walk test
- Ventilation/perfusion scan (V/Q scan)
- Right heart catheterization
Please learn more about our cardiac imaging and diagnostic testing services.
Our experts develop a treatment plan for your type of pulmonary hypertension or pulmonary arterial hypertension. Depending on your needs, they'll recommend medical management, minimally invasive procedures and surgery. Learn more about our advanced treatments and cardiac rehab at 麻豆视频.
Call 1-800-SENTARA (1-800-736-8272) to learn more.