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LVD/heart failure, CAD, and pulmonary hypertension. Taking Irbesarten, Amlodipine, Nevibolol, Jardiance, cholchicine, and spironactolone. The blood pressure meds for ten years. Cardiologist says the pulmonary hypertension will improve with the heart treatment meds.

March 25, 2025
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As of now, there are no cures for Pulmonary Hypertension though it's too early in the game to know if Winrevair might actually offer long term reversals of the illness. As of now, Winrevair is only approved for some PAH (Group 1) patients but it is about a year away from getting approved for Group 2. Until that occurs, the best Group 2 patients can do is to treat their underlying cardiac issues and try to stall the disease that way. I have personally seen positive strides from being on Jardiance as measured by our monitoring my CardiomEMs device.

May 6, 2025
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hasn't helped yet after ten months of that drug regimen

May 6, 2025
myPHteam

Pulmonary hypertension treatment outcomes can vary depending on the underlying cause and individual response to medications. Vasodilator medications like amlodipine can help relax and open blood vessels, which may help reduce pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Diuretics like spironolactone can also help by eliminating Show Full Answer

Pulmonary hypertension treatment outcomes can vary depending on the underlying cause and individual response to medications. Vasodilator medications like amlodipine can help relax and open blood vessels, which may help reduce pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Diuretics like spironolactone can also help by eliminating excess fluid that puts pressure on the heart and lungs. Your cardiologist's treatment approach using multiple medications (combination therapy) is a recognized strategy for managing pulmonary hypertension. Treatment plans are often individualized, and it may take time to find the right combination of medications that works best. Continue working closely with your cardiologist to monitor your progress and adjust medications as needed.

March 25, 2025

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