Pulmonary Hypertension - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the lung’s arteries and heart (right side).
Symptoms-

Ascites

Chest pain

Increased chest pressure

Cyanosis

Dizziness

Edema in the ankles, legs

Fainting

Fatigue

Heart palpitations

Rapid pulse rate

Shortness of breath

Causes-

Cirrhosis

Congenital heart disease

Failure of the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle)

Gene mutation

HIV infection

Lung disease

Lupus

Mitral valve or aortic valve disease

Pulmonary embolism

Scleroderma

A side effect of certain drugs

Specialists to visit
Cardiologist
Pulmonologist

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References
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.healthline.com