Diseases and Conditions

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

4 years ago
by Valerie
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Other Medical Conditions That Cause Pulmonary Hypertension

Oftentimes, other conditions will increase your chances of developing PH. Examples of this include:

• Heart defects – congestive heart failure

• HIV

• Sleep apnea

• Blood clots

• Autoimmune disease

• Liver diseases – cirrhosis

• Lung diseases – pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis

• Addiction or excessive use of illegal drugs, such as cocaine or methamphetamine

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