Which department should pulmonary hypertension be registered under?

Written by Li Hai Wen

Cardiology

Updated on September 25, 2024

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Pulmonary hypertension is becoming increasingly common in our daily lives. Pulmonary hypertension refers to a condition where the pressure in the pulmonary artery exceeds 30 mmHg. If you have pulmonary hypertension and need to see a doctor, you might wonder which department to visit in such a large hospital with many departments. As the name implies, pulmonary hypertension is primarily characterized by an increase in pressure in the pulmonary artery. Therefore, you can make an appointment with the Department of Cardiology. Additionally, the Department of Respiratory Medicine or the Department of Vascular Surgery are also suitable options for seeking treatment.

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Mild, Moderate, Severe Classification

Pulmonary artery pressure refers to the average pressure in the pulmonary artery when the body is at rest. Generally, the normal average pulmonary artery pressure is less than 25mmHg. Pulmonary hypertension is considered when the pulmonary artery pressure exceeds 25mmHg. The grading is generally divided into three levels based on the data: the first level is mild pulmonary hypertension with pulmonary artery pressure between 26-35mmHg; moderate with pressure between 36-45mmHg; and severe with pressure greater than 45mmHg. If classified by the functional impact of pulmonary hypertension, grade I pulmonary hypertension is characterized by patients who are not limited in daily activities, and do not experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or chest tightness after physical activity. Grade II pulmonary hypertension patients are limited by mild activities, do not feel discomfort at rest, but experience symptoms like difficulty breathing, fatigue, chest tightness, and chest pain during everyday activities. Grade III pulmonary hypertension patients have significantly limited activity; they feel no discomfort at rest, but experience symptoms like difficulty breathing, fatigue, and chest pain after only mild activity, less than everyday activities. Grade IV pulmonary hypertension is severe, with patients experiencing symptoms such as difficulty breathing and feeling tightness in their chest even at rest without any activity.

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Can pulmonary hypertension cause coughing?

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a commonly seen clinical condition with complex causes, which may arise from various cardiac, pulmonary, and pulmonary vascular diseases. When pulmonary arterial hypertension occurs, due to increased resistance in the pulmonary circulation, the load on the right heart will increase, eventually leading to right heart failure, thus causing a series of clinical manifestations. In the early stages, pulmonary arterial hypertension may not present with obvious symptoms, and discomfort may be felt during intense exercise, with most patients showing shortness of breath after activity. During the compensatory period of pulmonary heart function, symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and decreased endurance may occur during activities, and acute infections can also exacerbate these conditions, potentially causing mild chest pain or hemoptysis. Some patients may exhibit signs of heart dysfunction, like coughing and expectorating phlegm.