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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assistant Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ralph Matar,
Medical Therapy of Pulmonary Hypertension
Overview
Treatment of pulmonary hypertension has passed through a dramatic evolution in the past few years,in part owing to advances in the understanding of the basic pathophysiological contributors to the disease. However, despite all the modern therapeutic agents, pulmonary hypertension remains a chronic disease with no cure.
Before prescribing any medication, the physician must assess the severity, consider supportive treatment and lifestyle changes, then consider the combination of different drugs and the possibility of further interventions.
Treatment Goals
- Improving the patient's symptoms.
- Enhancing functional capacity.
- Lowering Pulmonary arterial pressure and normalizing cardiac output.
- Prevent or at least slow the progression of the disease.
- Decrease the hospitilization rate.
- Improve Survival.