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Pulmonary Hypertension - Risk Factors - Risk Factors

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You may have an increased risk for pulmonary hypertension because of your age, environment, family history and genetics , lifestyle habits, medicines you are taking, other medical conditions, or sex.

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\n Age \n
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Your risk of pulmonary hypertension goes up as you get older, although it may occur at any age. The condition is typically diagnosed between ages 30 and 60.

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You may be at an increased risk of pulmonary hypertension if you have or are exposed to the following:

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  • Asbestos or silica
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  • Infection caused by parasites such as schistosomiasis or Echinococcus, which are tapeworms
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\n Family history and genetics \n
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Certain genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome, congenital heart disease, and Gaucher disease, can increase your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension.

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A family history of blood clots or pulmonary embolism also increases your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension.

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Unhealthy lifestyle habits can increase the risk of pulmonary hypertension. These habits include:

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  • Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines
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  • Smoking
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Some medicines may increase your risk of pulmonary hypertension, including:

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  • Chemotherapy medicines to treat cancer, such as dasatinib, mitomycin C, and cyclophosphamide
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  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat depression and anxiety. SSRIs may cause pulmonary arterial hypertension in newborns whose mothers have taken these medicines during pregnancy.
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  • Weight-loss drugs such as fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine, which are no longer approved for weight loss in the United States
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Certain medical conditions may increase your risk of developing pulmonary hypertension:

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  • Blood clotting disorders, such as blood clots in the lungs, a higher-than-normal platelet count in your blood, and conditions that make your blood more likely to clot, such as protein S and C deficiency, factor V Leiden thrombophilia, antithrombin III deficiency, and antiphospholipid syndrome
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  • Chronic kidney disease
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  • Diseases that change the structure of the chest wall, such as scoliosis
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  • Infections such as hepatitis B or C
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  • Liver disease such as cirrhosis
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  • Surgical removal of the spleen
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  • Thyroid diseases
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Pulmonary hypertension is more common in women than in men. Pulmonary hypertension with certain types of heart failure is also more common in women.

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