Portopulmonary hypertension
Portopulmonary hypertension
Portopulmonary hypertension (pronounced: por-toh-pul-muh-nair-ee hy-per-ten-shun) is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries that supply blood to the lungs, which is associated with portal hypertension.
Etymology
The term "portopulmonary" is derived from "porto", referring to the portal vein, and "pulmonary", referring to the lungs. "Hypertension" is derived from the Greek words "hyper", meaning high, and "tension", meaning pressure.
Definition
Portopulmonary hypertension is a form of pulmonary hypertension that occurs in individuals with portal hypertension, typically as a result of liver disease or cirrhosis. The condition is characterized by the constriction of the blood vessels in the lungs, leading to increased pressure and potentially resulting in heart failure.
Symptoms
Symptoms of portopulmonary hypertension may include shortness of breath, fatigue, edema (swelling), and ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of portopulmonary hypertension typically involves a combination of medical imaging techniques, blood tests, and potentially a right heart catheterization to measure the pressure in the pulmonary arteries.
Treatment
Treatment for portopulmonary hypertension may involve medications to lower the blood pressure in the lungs, oxygen therapy, and in severe cases, liver transplantation.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Portopulmonary hypertension
- Wikipedia's article - Portopulmonary hypertension
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