Treatment
Most cases of pulmonary hypertension are due to another disease. In this case the underlying cause is treated.
For some, no treatable cause is found. In this case, there are several medications that might be of benefit. Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Medications
- Calcium channel blockers
- Anticoagulants
- Diuretics
- Oxygen
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitors ( sildenafil )
- Prostacyclin ( epoprostenol , iloprost ). These must be administered by continuous infusion either intravenously, subcutaneously, or by inhalation.
- Endothelin receptor blockers ( bosentan )
Lung Transplantation
This is a drastic treatment. It is only recommended for life-threatening disease.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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