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Viagra Saves LifesThe way Viagra works, is to improve the flow of blood that circulates around the body by increasing the level of a protein known as phosphodiesterase 5 that is found in the penis and constricts the arteries in that area. However, this protein is also found in two other areas of the body, the lungs and the right ventricle of the heart. Pulmonary hypertension affects the flow of blood to the lungs, thus constricting the arteries and straining the right ventricle of the heart. It is similar in diagnosis to high blood pressure, but the extra work the heart has to do to pump the protein around the body in the blood often causes fatigue, shortness of breath and in extreme cases can bring about death of the patient. Having high blood pressure is easily manageable, and with the correct medication patients can increase their lifespan by approximately 20 years. However, if a patient suffers from pulmonary hypertension, their life is greatly decreased. In the most serious of cases, a patient may only have 3 years without the correct medication, and this has a detrimental effect on their quality of life. No real testing was done with this medical condition, as it was difficult to diagnose. Then, in 2002 a study was conducted on several patients who were suffering from this condition. Previous tests with other medication focused on healthy hearts, and did not achieve successful results because it was difficult to strengthen the right ventricle in combination with reducing blood pressure and relaxing the lungs. This study involved giving patients controlled doses of Viagra, and produced surprising results. Viagra was seen to be highly successful in improving the heart function of patients who have a diseased right ventricle, and reduced the hypertension in their lungs. Because Viagra is a completely safe and natural medication that works with the chemical imbalances in the blood flow, doctors at Glasgow’s Yorkhill Children’s Hospital prescribed this medication to infants who suffered from severe pulmonary hypertension. The results were astounding. Many of these babies would not have survived without this administration of Viagra, and the treatment has provided a breakthrough with improving patient medication. Viagra is also useful in situations such as lung transplant surgery, where the right ventricle can often fail if the lung is rejected. Viagra is considered one of the most popular and successful treatment in conditions such as erectile dysfunction, and now it has been proved to be successful in treating pulmonary hypertension. Expanding the blood vessels and easing the breathing difficulties of the patient is a modern breakthrough. Because Viagra has no notable side effects, it can now be prescribed to many patients of all ages who suffer from various blood related medical conditions. |
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