Cor Pulmonale: Therapy

General measures

  • Pregnancy should be avoided.
  • Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.
    • BMI ≥ 25 → participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.
  • Travel recommendations:
    • No travel at altitudes > 2,000 m
    • No hot or humid climate
    • Short flights; long flights can lead to dehydration (lack of fluids), peripheral edema (water retention), and thrombosis (formation of blood clots)

Vaccinations

The following vaccinations are advised, as infection can often lead to worsening of the present disease:

  • Pneumococcal vaccination
  • Flu vaccination

Regular checkups

  • Regular medical checkups

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a healthy mixed diet taking into account the age. This means, among other things:
    • Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grain products).
  • Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.

Sports Medicine

  • Light endurance training (cardio training).
  • Physical overexertion should be avoided, but targeted training should have positive effects
  • Preparation of a fitness plan with suitable sports disciplines based on a medical check (health check or athlete check).
  • Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.

Psychotherapy