What is Pulmonary hypertension?

Contents

Pulmonary hypertension: Introduction
Types of Pulmonary hypertension
Prognosis
Complications
Other names for Pulmonary hypertension
What causes Pulmonary hypertension?
What are the symptoms of Pulmonary hypertension?
Organs Affected by Pulmonary hypertension
Can anyone else get Pulmonary hypertension?
How is it treated?
Pulmonary hypertension: Introduction

What is Pulmonary hypertension?

Pulmonary hypertension: Pulmonary hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood to the lungs. Blood pressure in other parts of the body is normal or sometimes even low. The condition may be caused by such things as lung conditions (e.g. emphysema, chronic bronchitis), heart conditions (e.g. congestive heart failure, birth defects involving heart), AIDS or medications such as fenfluramine (a diet drug). Sometimes it occurs for no apparent reason and is called primary pulmonary hypertension.
Pulmonary hypertension: increased pressure with the the pulmonary circulation, usually secondary to cardiac or pulmonary disease.
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Pulmonary hypertension: Introduction

Types of Pulmonary hypertension:

Types of Pulmonary hypertension:

Primary pulmonary hypertension - when there is no underly lung or other disease.
Secondary pulmonary hypertension - when caused by another underlying disease of heart or lung.
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Broader types of Pulmonary hypertension:

How serious is Pulmonary hypertension?

Prognosis of Pulmonary hypertension: Early detection and prompt treatment can significantly improve symptoms and long-term outcomes.
Complications of Pulmonary hypertension: see complications of Pulmonary hypertension