Facts About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Diseases and Conditions Index

Written in plain English, this fact sheet provides you with comprehensive information on this life-threatening disorder - also known as PAH. PAH patients experience continuous high blood pressure levels in the pulmonary artery that carries blood from the heart back to the lungs for reoxygenization that causes severe lung damage and nutritional deficiencies. While there is no cure for PAH, many effective treatments are presented in a "Living with PAH' section. Explains the types of PAH, organs and functions that may effected, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and more. Contains links to other online and offline resources. Facts About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Diseases and Conditions Index. NIH Publication Number 06-5703. 2006. 8 pages. 8.5" x 11". Color.

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06-5703

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8

Current copy: nhlbi.nih.gov