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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The prognosis of right heart failure depends in large part on the underlying cause of the condition. Giving oxygen often improves symptoms, stamina, and survival. | The prognosis of right heart failure depends in large part on the underlying [[Right heart failure causes|cause]] of the condition. Giving oxygen often improves symptoms, stamina, and survival. | ||
Treating primary pulmonary hypertension often leads to greater stamina and a longer life. In some cases, a lung transplant or heart-lung transplant can extend survival. | Treating primary pulmonary hypertension often leads to greater stamina and a longer life. In some cases, a [[lung transplant]] or heart-lung transplant can extend survival. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
The prognosis of right heart failure depends in large part on the underlying cause of the condition. Giving oxygen often improves symptoms, stamina, and survival.
Treating primary pulmonary hypertension often leads to greater stamina and a longer life. In some cases, a lung transplant or heart-lung transplant can extend survival.