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About PH
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common questions about pulmonary hypertension (PH).
The Disease
The Science
The Disease
What is PH?
Who gets PH?
Is PH due to an infection in the lungs?
Is PH due to blood clots in the lungs?
Can lung disease cause PH?
Can heart disease cause PH?
Can other illnesses cause PH?
Can medications cause PH?
Does pregnancy cause PH?
Is PH a kind of tumor?
Is PH inherited?
Is PH contagious?
Do I have PH?
Why did I get PH?
Can PH be prevented?
What are the symptoms of PH?
Will my PH get worse?
Will I die of PH?
The Science
How does PH affect the body?
What is happening to the arteries of my lungs in PH?
What is happening to my heart in PH?
How are endothelial cells involved in PH?
When does vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arteries lead to PH?
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