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1. medlineplus.gov › pulmonaryhypertensionPulmonary Hypertension | PH | MedlinePlus

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Pulmonary hypertension, sometimes called PH, is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. It develops when the blood pressure in your lungs is higher than normal. Your heart pumps blood to your lungs so they can add oxygen to the blood. The blood goes back to your heart.

2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › pulmonarySymptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. In one form of pulmonary hypertension, called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), blood vessels in the lungs are narrowed, blocked or destroyed. The damage slows blood flow through the lungs.

3. www.yalemedicine.org › pulmonary-hypertensionPulmonary Hypertension > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious and chronic disease that can lead to heart failure, if left untreated. Although there is not a cure, treatment can help slow the progression of the disease. “This is an exciting time in the field of pulmonary hypertension. There are several innovative ways to help identify early stages of the disease ...

4. 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.

5. www.webmd.com › lung › pulmonary-arterial-hypertensionPulmonary Arterial Hypertension - WebMD

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   Aug 10, 2023 · Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition that gets worse over time, but treatments can help your symptoms so you can live better with the disease. It may take some planning, but ...

6. cpr.heart.org › en › health-topicsPulmonary Hypertension – High Blood Pressure in the Heart-to ...

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   May 16, 2024 · Pulmonary blood pressure is normally a lot lower than regular blood pressure. Normal pulmonary artery pressure is 11-20 mm Hg at rest. If the pressure in the pulmonary artery is greater than these levels , it is abnormally high. This is called pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary blood pressure is measured by a cardiac catheterization. How blood ...

7. 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 ...