Pulmonary Hypertension
High blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs is called pulmonary hypertension (PHT). The blood pressure measured by cuff on your arm isn't directly related to the pressure in your lungs. The blood vessels that supply the lungs ... [... more]
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs (the pulmonary arteries) is abnormally high. People usually have shortness of breath upon exertion and loss of energy, and some people feel light-headed or ... [... more]
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Information about pulmonary hypertension from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Pulmonary hypertension may not cause any symptoms in its early stages. As the disease progresses, symptoms get worse and can include: Symptoms of ... [... more]
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Pulmonary Hypertension Fact Sheet
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disorder in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels, usually with no apparent reason. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, shortness of breath (dyspnea), chest pain ... [... more]
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Primary or Unexplained Pulmonary Hypertension
Patients with symptoms that suggest pulmonary hypertension require thorough evaluation at a medical center with expertise and experience in pulmonary hypertension. There is extremely wide variability in the severity of pulmonary hypertension ... [... more]
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
I have been told that my 6-year-old daughter has pulmonary hypertension. What does this mean? Is it the same as the hypertension that has been diagnosed in my mother? Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which pressure in the blood vessels in ... [... more]
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What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension (PULL-mun-ary HI-per-TEN-shun), or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart to your lungs to pick up oxygen. DCI Home: Lung Diseases: Pulmonary Hypertension: What Is ... [... more]
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What is familial PAH?
The information below is for general information only. These guidelines may not apply to your individual situation. You should rely on the information and instructions given specifically to you by your PH specialist and/or the nurses at your PH ... [... more]
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