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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- Pulmonary Hypertension Association Organization that connects PH patients, families, and medical professionals. PHA provides hope to the Pulmonary Hypertension community by improving patient lives and working towards a cure.
- PH Central Features medical information, support options, news, events, research, forums and mailing lists, legislative action center, and personal pages.
- eMedicine - Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension In-depth article detailing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SPH.
- Living PAH Community of support for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Providews information and valuable resources for those suffering with this disease.
- Pulmonary Hypertension News Resource with PH news that affects those with PH, PAH, microvascular disease, and scleroderma.