Pulmonary Hypertension
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Causes and treatments of pulmonary hypertension
Medicine Net
Great introduction to the what could cause pulmonary hypertension, including what makes primary pulmonary hypertension different.
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A change in life
Cleveland Clinic
A pulmonary hypertension diagnosis usually means big lifestyle changes are necessary. This article will take you through many of these changes, suggesting ways to make them easier.
Pulmonary hypertension echocardiogram tutorial
Medline Plus
An echocardiogram is generally used to help diagnose pulmonary hypertension. Interactive tutorial lets you know what you can expect from this common medical procedure.
Pulmonary hypertension in newborn infants
KidsHealth
Rarely, infants' lungs cannot adjust to breathing air outside the womb and persistent pulmonary hypertension develops. Here's what can cause it and what to expect if your baby is in this situation.
Pulmonary hypertension is not a simple condition to diagnose. You may need to go through quite a few procedures in order to determine whether you have this condition. Here are the most common diagnostic procedures.
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Summary of pulmonary hypertension
Virtual Respiratory Centre
Easily-scannable summary of pulmonary hypertensions causes, treatments, and incidence. Includes a great 3-D animation that helps explain how pulmonary hypertension affects the body.
A diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension can be overwhelming. Here is a resource that will help to answer many of the questions someone recently diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension may have.
Although many patients develop pulmonary hypertension as a result of other lung disease, some people seemingly have no "reason" for this illness. This article helps explain the basics of primary (unexplained) pulmonary hypertension.
This printable brochure provides an excellent introduction to pulmonary hypertension. Print out a copy for concerned family members!
Pulmonary hypertension overview
Circulation
Bulleted overview of pulmonary hypertension's causes, symptoms, and treatments. Find illustrations and links for further research here, as well.
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Healthy eating with pulmonary hypertension
Ohio State Univ.
People with lung disease such as pulmonary hypertension may have special concerns as far as food choices. This printable fact sheet can help you make good food choices and keep your condition in check!
Lung transplant with pulmonary hypertension
Mayo Clinic
For some people with extremely severe pulmonary hypertension, a lung transplant may be recommended. Here are some answers to questions you may have about this major surgical procedure.
Medications for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Mayo Clinic
Although there is no cure for pulmonary hypertension, there are medications that can help improve quality of life. Here are some commonly-used drugs and how they work to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.

