Pulmonary Hypertension (cont.)
What is the prognosis for pulmonary hypertension?
Generally, the prognosis of pulmonary varies depending
on the underlying condition that is causing it. For primary pulmonary
hypertension, the overall prognosis depends on the severity and whether
treatment was instituted. The statistics show a survival of about 3 years in
primary pulmonary hypertension without any therapy. Some of the other factors
may indicate even poorer prognosis which include severe symptoms, age of onset
greater than 45 years,
evidence of right sided heart failure, and failure to respond to treatment. For
patients with primary pulmonary hypertension who get started on treatment and
respond to it, the prognosis is better. Studies are underway to determine
optimal treatment regimens.
References:
1. Harrison's principles of Internal Medicine; 14th edition, 1998
2. Simonneau, G, Galie, N, Rubin, LJ, et al. Clinical classification of
pulmonary hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol 2004; 43:5S.
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