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Pulmonary Hypertension - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

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Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are sometimes hard to recognize, because they are similar to those of other medical conditions. People may have symptoms for years before being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. These symptoms may get worse over time and could eventually lead to serious complications such as right heart failure.

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- Pulmonary Hypertension - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

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Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension may include the following:

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  • Chest pain
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  • Cough that is dry or may produce blood
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  • Fatigue
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  • Hoarseness
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  • Light-headedness, fainting, or dizziness
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  • Nausea and vomiting
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  • Shortness of breath, first with physical activity and then without it as the disease gets worse
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  • Swelling of your abdomen, legs, or feet caused by fluid buildup
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  • Weakness
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  • Wheezing
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- Pulmonary Hypertension - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

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Complications of pulmonary hypertension may include the following:

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  • Anemia
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  • Arrhythmias and bundle branch blocks of the heart
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  • Blood clots in the pulmonary arteries
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  • Bleeding in the lungs, which may be life-threatening
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  • Heart failure, especially right ventricular failure
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  • Liver damage from increased pressure in the right heart
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  • Pericardial effusion effusion (eh-FYOO-zhun):
    A collection of fluid in spaces or between tissues in your body that is abnormal. A pleural effusion occurs when there is a fluid collection between the two layers of membranes that cover the lungs.     ,     which is a collection of fluid in the sac-like structure around the heart
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  • Pregnancy complications that can be life-threatening for the mother and baby
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- Pulmonary Hypertension - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

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  • Diagnosis will discuss tests and procedures used to detect signs of pulmonary hypertension and help rule out other conditions that may mimic pulmonary hypertension.
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  • Treatment will discuss treatment-related complications or side effects.
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Source URL: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/4221
Source Agency: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Captured Date: 2019-01-07 15:32:00.0
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