Pulmonary hypertension is a serious and progressive disease with several different causes.
This article will review the different forms, common symptoms, and current treatments available for pulmonary hypertension.
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension can be difficult to recognize as several medical conditions can cause them.
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It can cause chest pain, dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath.
Disease progression depends on the cause.
Treatments can include different medications and lung or heart transplants in extreme cases.
It can be an intense disease to deal with, but support groups are available.
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