Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure inside the arteries supplying the lungs becomes abnormally high. This increases strain on the right side of the heart and can eventually lead to heart failure if untreated.
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure inside the arteries supplying the lungs becomes abnormally high. This increases strain on the right side of the heart and can eventually lead to heart failure if untreated.
Patients may experience breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, chest discomfort, swelling of the legs, or reduced exercise tolerance.
The condition may develop due to heart disease, lung disease, recurrent blood clots, congenital heart disease, sleep apnea, or other medical conditions. Evaluation may include echocardiography, CT scan, pulmonary function tests, and right heart catheterization.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include medications, oxygen therapy, blood thinners, and management of associated heart or lung disease.
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