Patient's question:
The old man next door told me that he has been experiencing chest pain recently and sometimes coughs up blood. Last week, he collapsed in front of my house, but luckily, I discovered it in time and sent him to the hospital. The result was diagnosed as pulmonary hypertension. I want to know how long people with pulmonary hypertension can live? He is currently unaware of his health condition.Doctor's answer:
The elderly person experienced chest pain again, sometimes coughing up blood. Upon examination at the hospital, they were diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. If pulmonary hypertension is not secondary, it should be treated with oral medication to reduce the pressure in the pulmonary artery and minimize the damage it causes to the heart, avoiding acute heart failure. As for how long they can live, it cannot be guaranteed. As long as medication is properly managed, they can live a good life.