Pulmonary Hypertension (cont.)
Medical Author:
Siamak T. Nabili, MD, MPH
Siamak T. Nabili, MD, MPHDr. Nabili received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), majoring in chemistry and biochemistry. He then completed his graduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His graduate training included a specialized fellowship in public health where his research focused on environmental health and health-care delivery and management. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
MedicationIn patients with primary pulmonary hypertension, several specific medications are available. The action of these drugs is complicated, but in general they work by opening up (dilate) the pulmonary arteries to facilitate blood flow by reducing the resistance against it. Some of the commonly used drugs for the treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension include:
At times, these medications can also be used in cases of secondary pulmonary hypertension if it is severe or not well controlled despite adequate management of the underlying condition. Next Page: Viewer Comments & ReviewsPulmonary Hypertension - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your symptoms of pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary Hypertension - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your pulmonary hypertension? |
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