Condition
Pulmonary Hypertension
High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, which makes the right side of the heart work harder.
Also called: high blood pressure in lungs, ph, pah
Who Can Help with Pulmonary Hypertension?
- Pulmonologists
A physician who treats lung and breathing conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung infections and sleep apnea.
- Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
- Pediatric Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart conditions in children, including heart defects present at birth.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about pulmonary hypertension and what is right for you.