Diseases and Conditions

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of this medical condition may not be noticeable in the earlier stages. Sometimes, it will take years for people with pulmonary hypertension to realize that they have a problem.

Here are the typical symptoms and signs of pulmonary hypertension:

Abnormal Heart Rate

One initial sign of pulmonary arterial hypertension is a loud or abnormal heartbeat. You might describe the unusual rhythm as a gallop or, for some, a systolic murmur. Others might feel this abnormal rate as a racing pulse or tangible palpitations. These are clear signs of ventricular failure.