Types of Primary pulmonary hypertension

Types discussion:

Once PPH is diagnosed, most doctors will classify the disease according to the functional classification system developed by the New York Heart Association. It is based on patient reports of how much activity they can comfortably undertake.

Class 1--Patients with no symptoms of any kind, and for whom ordinary physical activity does not cause fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or anginal pain.

Class 2--Patients who are comfortable at rest but have symptoms with ordinary physical activity.

Class 3--Patients who are comfortable at rest but have symptoms with less-than-ordinary effort.

Class 4--Patients who have symptoms at rest. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Facts About Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: NHLBI)

Primary pulmonary hypertension: Rare Types

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Primary pulmonary hypertension: Related Disease Topics

More general medical disease topics related to Primary pulmonary hypertension include:

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