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1. General understanding of pulmonary heart disease
In fact, pulmonary heart disease is also known by other names such as chronic cor pulmonale or chronic right heart failure. It can be said that this is a quite serious disease, originating from unresolved respiratory issues, with the right ventricle of the heart tending to enlarge. If not detected and treated promptly, the patient's health is predicted to have a poor prognosis and their life may be threatened.
Pulmonary heart disease often has a severe prognosis
This condition is most common in older adults, with the incidence among patients over 50 years old tending to increase rapidly in recent years. In addition, some factors that increase the risk of developing the disease include: living and working in polluted air conditions, direct or indirect exposure to cigarette smoke, etc.
2. Some causes of pulmonary heart disease
Doctors point out that there are many origins of pulmonary heart disease, and we need to grasp this information to apply the appropriate treatment protocols for the highest effectiveness.
2.1. Due to respiratory-related issues
One of the leading causes of the disease is respiratory tract damage. Specifically, common issues include: bronchitis, bronchial asthma, or due to pulmonary tuberculosis, spreading interstitial fibrosis... Currently, many people are still negligent and do not closely monitor or completely treat lung injuries. That is the reason why pulmonary heart disease becomes more serious and difficult to treat.
2.2. Due to respiratory system damage
In fact, pulmonary heart disease can originate from mechanical or respiratory system injuries, such as spinal deformities or kyphosis. We often underestimate these issues without knowing that they pose potential risks to health.
Pulmonary heart disease occurs due to various reasons
In addition, muscle weakness, some chest deformities can also cause pulmonary heart disease. It's best to actively seek medical attention and treatment when the body shows any unusual symptoms, to avoid adverse outcomes.
2.3. Due to lung blood vessel damage
Doctors say that some injuries to the lung blood vessels, if not promptly treated, can lead to pulmonary heart disease. When there are symptoms of blood vessel blockage, inflammation, or arterial obstruction, people should proactively monitor and treat according to the doctor's instructions, as it is the best way to prevent the progression of pulmonary heart disease.
3. Development stages of pulmonary heart disease
Certainly, everyone is concerned about the development stages of pulmonary heart disease, so that we can understand our health condition and apply the most appropriate treatment protocols.
In the early stage, patients often feel breathless
Generally, the disease progresses slowly, initially causing mild respiratory failure and gradually worsening to right ventricular failure. In more severe cases, patients are at risk of total heart failure and relatively high mortality rates.
Currently, pulmonary heart disease progresses through three main stages with different symptoms. In the first stage, we often encounter symptoms of lung damage, such as persistent cough with thick sputum, some patients even discover pus, feeling breathless,... As soon as these signs are detected, patients need to actively monitor and completely treat them.
Moving on to the second stage, the pulmonary artery undergoes significant pressure, leading to symptoms such as breathlessness during exertion, overwork. When using imaging diagnostic methods, doctors often detect abnormalities in the lungs, typically the enlargement of the pulmonary artery.
The stage of right ventricular failure seriously affects the patient's health
The stage of right ventricular failure is considered the most serious, with breathlessness worsening over time. Patients struggle to breathe even at rest or with gentle movement, which is truly a worrying symptom, indicating a severe threat to health. In particular, patients must face other serious symptoms such as: arrhythmia, frequent rapid heartbeats.
To accurately diagnose the health condition and provide timely treatment, doctors often apply modern techniques in examination and monitoring.
4. Where to treat pulmonary heart disease?
Doctors say that if pulmonary heart disease is not monitored and treated promptly, many patients die because they are not treated properly and at the right time. That is why we need to pay attention to treatment, especially the choice of reputable medical facilities for monitoring and treatment.
If you are looking for a medical facility with guaranteed quality, consider Mytour General Hospital. With over 26 years of experience, the hospital has examined and detected diseases early in many patients with pulmonary heart disease, thereby contributing to better conditions for treatment. Especially, the medical team here are highly skilled and dedicated.
The testing services at Mytour General Hospital are highly ratedThe infrastructure system is also a highlight of Mytour General Hospital, we currently own a Testing Center that meets the ISO 15189:2012 international standard. In addition, the hospital is honored to be the first healthcare facility in Vietnam to be awarded the CAP certificate by the American College of Pathologists for meeting laboratory standards. Therefore, everyone can completely trust the quality of test results at Mytour General Hospital.
