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Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. "Primary" means that there are no other diseases of the heart or lungs causing the high blood pressure.
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Symptoms
Shortness of breath during activity; Chest pain; Weakness; Fatigue; Fainting; Light-headedness during exercise; Dizzine...
Causes
Pulmonary hypertension occurs when the small arteries of the lung become narrow, which makes it hard for blood to flow....
Tests
A physical examination may show: Enlargement of the veins in the neck; Normal breathing sounds; Heart murmur; Feeling o...
Treatments
There is no known cure. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. Medicines used to treat pulmonary hypertension in...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You begin to develop shortness of breath when you are active; Shortness of breath wo...
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