Pulmonary Hypertension Cardiovascular Disorders
Pulmonary Hypertension Cardiovascular Disorders
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is an increased pressure within the pulmonary arteries without any apparent cause.
Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension is a secondary disorder whose cause is known. Blood clots, schleroderma, and emphysema are examples of cardio-pulmonary diseases that have been known to cause pulmonary hypertension. The diet drug Fen-Phen is also linked to an increased incidence of PH.
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PH Central - Features medical information, support options, news, events, research, forums and mailing lists, legislative action center, and personal pages.
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American Heart Association: Primary or Unexplained Pulmonary Hypertension - Brief explanation of the diagnosis and treatment of PPH.
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eMedicine - Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension - In-depth article detailing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SPH.
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Austrian Pulmonary Hypertension Self-Help Association - Features organization details, news, events, patient information, and contact details. [Information in English and German]
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Priority Healthcare Corporation - Pulmonary hypertension information covering symptoms as well as primary and secondary pulmonary hypertension.
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eMedicine - Primary Pulmonary Hypertension - In-depth article detailing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of PPH.
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PPH Cure Foundation - A non-governmental funder of medical research into the causes of and therapies for primary pulmonary hypertension. Includes background information, research articles, clinical trials, and patient stories.
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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) - Article by Dennis E. Mayock, M.D., describing the background, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.
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American Heart Association: Pulmonary Hypertension - Brief description of the cause and treatment of this disease.
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World Symposium on Primary Pulmonary Hypertension - Recap of the highlights of this 2003 event. Includes discussion of the pathology, risk factors, and treatments.
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