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1. phassociation.org › Patients › AboutPHAbout PH - Pulmonary Hypertension Association

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   About Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension (PH), is a complex and often misunderstood disease. The term PH means high blood pressure in the lungs . In "regular" hypertension (also known as high blood pressure or "systemic hypertension) the pressure in the arteries throughout the body is higher than it should be.

2. www.msdmanuals.com › pulmonary-hypertensionPulmonary Hypertension - Pulmonary Disorders - MSD Manual ...

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   In pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary vessels may become constricted, pruned, lost, and/or obstructed. Severe pulmonary hypertension leads to right ventricular overload and failure. Symptoms are fatigue, exertional dyspnea, and, occasionally, chest discomfort and syncope. Diagnosis is made by finding elevated pulmonary artery pressure (estimated ...

3. www.mayoclinic.org › departments-centers › pulmonaryPulmonary Hypertension Clinic - Overview - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 16, 2024 · Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and can result in reduced function of the right side of the heart. It can develop on its own, or it can stem from other diseases and conditions. There are many forms of pulmonary hypertension, so expert diagnosis is very important.

4. www.pennmedicine.org › pulmonary-hypertensionPulmonary Hypertension - Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine

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   Pulmonary hypertension may be caused by: Autoimmune diseases that damage the lungs, such as scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis. Birth defects of the heart. Blood clots in the lung (pulmonary embolism) Heart failure (of the left side of the heart) Heart valve disease. HIV infection.

5. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpPulmonary Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment | AAFP

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   Sep 15, 2016 · Pulmonary hypertension is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure of 25 mm Hg or greater at rest during right heart catheterization. 1 – 4 Patients ...

6. myheart.net › articles › what-is-pulmonary-hypertensionPulmonary Hypertension Explained by a Cardiologist • MyHeart

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   Oct 9, 2020 · Pulmonary hypertension is a substantial global health issue.All age groups are affected, with growing importance in its effect on the elderly. Present estimates suggest a prevalence of ~1% of the global population, which increases up to 10% in individuals 65 years or older.

7. www.merckmanuals.com › pulmonary-hypertensionPulmonary Hypertension - Lung and Airway Disorders - Merck ...

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   Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs (the pulmonary arteries) is abnormally high. Many disorders can cause pulmonary hypertension. People usually have shortness of breath with even mild exercise and loss of energy, and some people feel light-headed or fatigued with even mild exercise.