Can pulmonary hypertension be treated?

Patient's question:

Doctor, Grandpa is 75 years old this year. In the past month, he often experiences symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, and angina. Sometimes he also suffers from poor appetite and lack of energy. In the past two days, he has also had symptoms of bloody stools. He was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension at the hospital. Can pulmonary hypertension be treated?

Doctor's answer:

75-year-old elderly patient. Currently, dizziness and shortness of breath have recurred, in addition to symptoms of angina, accompanied by poor appetite and fatigue. Detailed examination suggests pulmonary hypertension. There are many diseases that can cause pulmonary hypertension. Whether it can be treated or what treatment method should be adopted depends on the primary disease. It is necessary to improve relevant examinations to identify the cause of pulmonary hypertension for further treatment.

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