{"id":70174,"date":"2023-10-03T12:59:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T07:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=70174"},"modified":"2025-07-04T11:45:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T06:15:30","slug":"pulmonary-arterial-hypertension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/10\/03\/pulmonary-arterial-hypertension\/","title":{"rendered":"The Heart Of The Matter: Understanding Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Heart Day is celebrated on the 29th of September to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases (CVD).<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most CVDs are preventable; all that is required is making considerable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2022\/12\/07\/adopt-these-simple-lifestyle-changes-to-manage-thyroid-diseases-better\/\"><strong>lifestyle changes<\/strong><\/a>. One of the cardiovascular diseases is pulmonary arterial hypertension<\/span>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right treatments can help improve the quality of your life while managing the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><strong id=\"What-is-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension?\">What is pulmonary arterial hypertension?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70178 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pulmonary-hypertension-1.jpg\" alt=\"pulmonary hypertension_ Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pulmonary arterial hypertension<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a kind of high blood pressure that impacts the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. Here, the blood vessels in the lungs either get blocked, narrowed or destroyed, slowing down blood flow. This results in higher blood pressure, making the heart work harder to pump blood through the lungs. This will eventually cause the heart muscles to weaken, leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/10\/03\/congestive-heart-failure\/\"><strong>heart failure.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Causes-and-risk-factors-of-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension\">Causes and Risk Factors\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often,<\/span> pulmonary arterial hypertension<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is diagnosed in people aged between 30 and 60 years. These are some of the risks associated with the disease:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clots in the lungs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family history of blood-clotting disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a congenital heart defect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living at a high altitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illegal drug use\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart has two lower chambers and two upper chambers. The lower right chamber pumps blood to the lungs, passing through a large blood vessel. But any cell changes in the lung arteries can make the artery walls narrow, stiff, swollen and thick, resulting in blood flow either slowing down or stopping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Signs-and-symptoms-of-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension\">Signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other diseases, <\/span>pulmonary arterial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/05\/15\/diabetes-and-hypertension\/\"><strong>hypertension <\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>symptoms<\/strong> develop slowly. You may not notice them easily for months or even years, while the symptoms worsen as the disease progresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue or gray skin color owing to low oxygen levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting spells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pounding heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling on the legs, ankles and belly\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><strong id=\"Diagnosis-and-testing-for-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension\">Diagnosis and testing\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70177 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hypertension-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hypertension_ Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the preliminary questions on shortness of breath, your doctor may ask you to get the following tests done:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest X-ray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echocardiogram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right heart catheterization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise stress tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cardiac CT scan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung function test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ventilation\/perfusion (V\/Q) scan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung biopsy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic testing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"Treatment-Options-for-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension\">Treatment options\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pulmonary arterial hypertension treatments<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vary from person to person. So, it is essential to consult a doctor about your treatment options and what to expect. Doctors may also prescribe treatments that improve your breathing, like oxygen therapy, so you can stay active and carry out daily tasks. The doctor may prescribe blood thinners if you are likely suffering from blood clots. Consult a medical health professional or family doctor to recommend a medication plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Lifestyle-Changes-to-Manage-Pulmonary-Arterial-Hypertension\">Lifestyle changes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0H<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ere are some small changes that make a big impact on your daily life:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep a journal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take simple steps and write down a list of things to do, like\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone calls to make or household tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your symptoms each day and their severity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions for your healthcare team\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical appointments dates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Watch your diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2023\/03\/01\/how-to-maintain-a-balance-diet\/\">balanced diet<\/a> with wholesome, nutritious diet is recommended to keep your energy levels up. Consume:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole-grain foods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean chicken and fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And limit fatty foods and salt intake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Appropriate physical activity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/08\/27\/top-10-reasons-to-exercise\/\"><strong>physical activities<\/strong> <\/a>will strain the lungs; however, some forms of exercise could help you stay active.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Quit smoking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t further contribute to breathing difficulties. Quit smoking, as it may cause the blood vessels in your lungs to tighten even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get regular body check-ups and lead a healthy lifestyle to keep <\/span>pulmonary arterial hypertension <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or any other cardiovascular disease at bay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content-wrap\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"key-takeaway__sub-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pulmonary arterial hypertension<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs as well as the right side of the heart.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To manage this condition, it&#8217;s helpful to k<\/span>eep a journal, monitor your diet, and quit smoking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned to the Activ Living Community. 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