Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of heart.
Pulmonary hypertension begins when tiny arteries in lungs, called pulmonary arteries, and capillaries become narrowed, blocked or destroyed. This makes it harder for blood to flow through lungs, and raises pressure within lungs' arteries. As the pressure builds, heart's lower right chamber (right ventricle) must work harder to pump blood through lungs, eventually causing heart muscle to weaken and eventually fail.
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious illness that becomes progressively worse and is sometimes fatal. Although pulmonary hypertension isn't curable, treatments are available that can help lessen symptoms and improve quality of life.
Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of heart.Pulmonary hypertension begins when tiny arteries in lungs, called pulmonary arteries, and capillaries become narrowed, blocked or destroyed. This makes it harder for blood to flow through lungs, and raises pressure within lungs' arteries. As the pressure builds, heart's lower right chamber (right ventricle) must work harder to pump blood through lungs, eventually causing heart muscle to weaken and eventually fail.Pulmonary hypertension is a serious illness that becomes progressively worse and is sometimes fatal. Although pulmonary hypertension isn't curable, treatments are available that can help lessen symptoms and improve quality of life.
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