Case Report : Prolonged Dyspneu In Patients With Mixed Type Pulmonary Hypertension
- Author:
Raden Hasanusi
1
;
Teuku Thoriq
1
;
Nindita
1
;
Irin Hasanusi
1
;
Fadilah Rahman
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Pulmonary Hypertension; HIV; Hyperthyroidism; Mixed-type pulmonary hypertension; High-output heart failure
- From: Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2026;22(Supp 1):44-46
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a heterogeneous condition defined by a mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) >20 mmHg at rest, confirmed via right heart catheterization. PH can be classified into several groups based on underlying mechanisms, and mixed type PH involves overlapping features from different categories. We report a case of a 49-year-old woman with a history of HIV infection and hyperthyroidism who presented with progressive shortness of breath. Transthoracic echocardiography suggested severe pulmonary hypertension, while further evaluation revealed a combination of pre-capillary and post-capillary components, consistent with mixed type PH. Contributing factors included HIV-associated pulmonary vasculopathy and hyperthyroidism-induced high-output cardiac failure. The patient was treated with intravenous Furosemide, Beraprost sodium, Spironolactone, Digoxin, Warfarin, and Omeprazole. During hospitalization, she developed distributive shock requiring norepinephrine infusion. This case highlights the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation to identify multifactorial causes of PH, especially in patients with coexisting HIV infection and hyperthyroidism. Management strategies should be tailored to address the complex interplay of underlying conditions while considering drug interactions and local therapeutic resources.
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