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There is no known cure. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms.
Medicines used to treat pulmonary hypertension include:
Your doctor will decide which medicine is best for you.
Persons with advanced cases of pulmonary hypertension may need oxygen. If treatment with medications fails, suitable candidates may be helped by lung or heart-lung transplant .
The outlook has traditionally been poor, but new therapies may produce better results. Some people with this condition may develop progressive heart failure leading to death.
Call your health care provider if:
Most patients with primary pulmonary hypertension are treated at centers which specialize in the care of these patients.
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