A clinical case of diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in a patient with comorbid pathology

Currently, there is an increase in the frequency of comorbid conditions, which are accompanied by a change in the clinical picture of the course of diseases, insufficient effectiveness of standard therapy, and an increased risk of progression and development of complications of existing diseases. The article presents a clinical case of diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in a patient with comorbid pathology. This case demonstrates the identification of systemic connective tissue disease and pulmonary hypertension in a patient who already has pathology of the cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems and metabolic disorders requiring complex therapy with justified polypharmacy in this case and mutually exclusive requirements for the control of various diseases. Only a joint discussion of the tactics of patient management by doctors of different specialties allows therapist to develop an optimal treatment plan, prevent adverse drug interactions, contributing to improving the quality and increasing the life expectancy of patients with comorbid pathology.