Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension; Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension; Primary pulmonary hypertension; PPH; Secondary pulmonary hypertension; Cor pulmonale - pulmonary hypertensionPulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It makes the right side of the heart work harder than normal.
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Primary pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is the narrowing of the pulmonary arterioles within the lung. The narrowing of the arteries creates resistance and an increased work load for the heart. The heart becomes enlarged from pumping blood against the resistance. Some symptoms include chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The goal of treatment is control of the symptoms, although the disease usually develops into congestive heart failure.
Primary pulmonary hypertension
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Primary pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is the narrowing of the pulmonary arterioles within the lung. The narrowing of the arteries creates resistance and an increased work load for the heart. The heart becomes enlarged from pumping blood against the resistance. Some symptoms include chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The goal of treatment is control of the symptoms, although the disease usually develops into congestive heart failure.
Primary pulmonary hypertension
illustration
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension; Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension; Primary pulmonary hypertension; PPH; Secondary pulmonary hypertension; Cor pulmonale - pulmonary hypertensionPulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It makes the right side of the heart work harder than normal.
The Basics
Tests for pulmonary hypertension
A Closer Look
- Pulmonary hypertension (Alternative Medicine)
- Scleroderma - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Alternative Medicine)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Sickle cell disease - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Stroke - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Heart failure - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Myocardial infarction (Alternative Medicine)
- Edema (Alternative Medicine)
- Alpha-linolenic acid (Alternative Medicine)
Self Care
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Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension; Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension; Primary pulmonary hypertension; PPH; Secondary pulmonary hypertension; Cor pulmonale - pulmonary hypertensionPulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It makes the right side of the heart work harder than normal.
The Basics
Tests for pulmonary hypertension
A Closer Look
- Pulmonary hypertension (Alternative Medicine)
- Scleroderma - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Alternative Medicine)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Sickle cell disease - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Stroke - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Heart failure - InDepth (Detailed Report)
- Myocardial infarction (Alternative Medicine)
- Edema (Alternative Medicine)
- Alpha-linolenic acid (Alternative Medicine)
Self Care
Review Date: 1/20/2022
Reviewed By: Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, MHS, Paul F. Harron, Jr. Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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