Bahrain’s multidisciplinary approach to treating pulmonary hypertension is gaining traction, with a dedicated clinic at Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) reporting 110 patient visits between January and November last year, a forum heard.
SMC consultant adult cardiologist Dr Aysha Ahmed revealed that more people in the kingdom were undergoing treatment for the condition than ever before, attributing it to increased awareness among the population.
She was speaking at the first Bahrain Thoracic Conference, which kicked off yesterday at the Crowne Plaza Manama.
Officials including Supreme Council for Health (SCH) chairman Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and Government Hospitals chief executive officer Dr Mariam Al Jalahma attended. The event brought together speakers from Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and Qatar.
Pulmonary hypertension occurs when elevated blood pressure builds up in the arteries connecting the heart and lungs, forcing the right side of the heart to work harder and potentially leading to heart failure.
Common symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, chest pain and swelling of the legs. The condition may result from underlying heart or lung disease, certain medications or, in some cases, have no identifiable cause. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are essential to controlling symptoms and improve long-term outcomes.
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