Pulmonary Hypertension Vascular Disorders Cardiovascular Disorders

Pulmonary Hypertension Vascular Disorders Cardiovascular Disorders

Pulmonary

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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