What are the long-term prospects for patients with primary pulmonary hypertension?
Despite the complexity of some of the various medical therapies, accurate, early diagnosis and initiation of treatment have saved the lives of many patients with PPH. With optimal medical and/or surgical therapy, patients can often return to a virtually normal lifestyle, including running a household, returning to school and participating in many physical activities. Most doctors and patients agree that it’s very important for both patients and families to be as informed as possible. This lets everyone understand the illness and apply the information to what is happening. In addition to family and close friends, support groups can help PPH patients. More information is available from these organizations: Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) 850 Sligo Avenue, Suite 800 Silver Spring, MD 20910 PPH Cure Foundation 1826 R Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-1604 (202) 518-5477 Despite physicians’ inability to cure primary pulmonary hypertension, advances in its treatment over the past deca
