Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment Explained - Guidelines

This is video 2 of 2 on pulmonary hypertension and includes:

0:12 - Review of WHO classifications of pulmonary hypertension
1:35 - Treatment for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension (IPAH)
1:50 - Role of diuretics and oxygen in pulmonary hypertension
2:04 - Anticoagulation and pulmonary hypertension
2:33 - Digoxin and exercise pulmonary hypertension
2:57 - Vasoreactivity test with pulmonary hypertension
4:50 - WHO pulmonary hypertension functional class
6:00 - Prostacyclin agonists for pulmonary HTN
6:45 - Endothelin receptor antagonists for pulmonary hypertension
7:37 - PDE5 inhibitors for pulmonary HTN
8:54 - Guanylate cyclase stimulant for pulmonary HTN
10:00 - Combining pulmonary hypertension medications
10:49 - Review of pulmonary hypertension treatment

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[G.G.GG]

Thank you for this clear, concise explanation. I dealt with my elder sister who died with PH, and now I suspect I may have developed it also. This helps me understand some questions to ask my doctor and sort out some symptoms from existing health issues I have. It's not as scary when you understand more about it. As most would agree when you're elderly. It's not death that scares us, it's the thought of becoming a helpless, highly expensive burden to the family.

[simone]

My mother had been diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension two years ago. I have been zealously researching about this condition from then onwards. This is one of the most clear and concise explanations I have seen on YT. Her PAH treatment consists of 25 mg of sildenafil 3x a day initially prescribed by her pulmonologist in addition to supplemental oxygen and 20 mg of furosemide every other day (+ doxofylline and 2 inhalers for her COPD). Thankfully, her PAH is well under control. Btw, what is your opinion on beraprost sodium. I had once asked her cardiologist about the next step in case her PA pressure shoots up way beyond her usual range and he stated that beraprost sodium will be taken in conjunction with sildenafil. TYVM.

[dr.muhammadmominulislam]

very clear & concise..
thanks & respect from Bangladesh...

[Rin-otww]

Thank you for the overview Doc! Preparing for my final year Biomedical Sc undergrad exams.

[farrukhjaved]

i have been diagnosed with severe PH last week, my pulmonary artery systolic pressure is 75mmhg, Right Atrium mildly dilated, right ventricle moderately dilated and moderately reduced right ventricle systolic functions. gone through spirometry test yesterday and there is no issues with lungs, They have administrated no treatment till date.

[dhandapani]

Thank you so much. You’re such a blessing

[get_jackked]

My mom has rsvp 44mmhg doctor says its mild pah and doesn't gave any medicine for ph specifically is that right?

[dianamiller]

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