Case Study: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
HCS/245
Kristene Diggins
November 21, 2014
Jamikka Waremercer

The respiratory disease that I chose is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. This disease is very interesting to me because, I just had to research about it because my husband just had to go to the doctor because they think this is what he may have. I have learned a lot, Pulmonary arterial hypertension of variable degree is commonly associated with adult congenital heart disease. Doctors say that you have to pay attention to the size and location of the underlying cardiac defect as well as on repair status, pulmonary arterial hypertension arterial. Pulmonary arteries are thought to be not so normal if they can’t carry blood from
This disease can be life threating and it actually give a physician’s patients because they have to monitor this disease because there is not cure this disease is just able to be monitored. Being that this disease has to be watched so closely all type of resources have to be used. There are all types of doctors to be used and have to work together just for the well-being of the patient. I know that my husband has searched the web and looked into the disease to see what he could do to do if he gets results that he has the disease. Some patients can make lifestyle changes and monitor their health. But for many patients, PH can lead to heart failure and their overall health can be in great danger. Medications and lifestyle modifications are intended to slow the progression of the disease. It is just hoping that this process works for the good of the patient. They say that people are able to live with this disease for a long time some are only told they have five to six years. There is a 68 percent chance of survival after one year. The survival odds drop to
Extensive activation of the endothelia system is one of the hallmarks and is likely to contribute to pulmonary vasoconstriction and vascular remodeling. Heart and lung transplants offer the only hope for the most serious cases of this disease. Lung transplants may be performed on patients who also have lung disease some people’s heart and lungs can no longer function enough to keep them living. Healthy organs can be traded but transplant surgery has its risks as well. It’s a complicated operation, and there is always a waiting list for healthy organs. This is what I feel is good and a way for people to pay it forward if they are healthy enough to donate organs to help someone else have a chance to live. I think this is the greatest resource for people in this society. This also helps the health care system as well, by giving hope and it gives them someone as avenue to speak to and to keep their spirits up. With a disease like this you have to be able to see the best in fighting this disease to live and this way will. Remember to pay attention to how you feel after climbing a flight of stairs or two. If you’re out of breath or your heart is pounding, tell a doctor about your