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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is an increased pressure within the pulmonary arteries without any apparent cause. Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension is a secondary disorder whose cause is known. Blood clots, schleroderma, and emphysema are examples of cardio-pulmonary diseases that have been known to cause pulmonary hypertension. The diet drug Fen-Phen is also linked to an increased incidence of PH.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine - Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/303098-overview
  In-depth article detailing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SPH.

• Living PAH

  http://www.livingpah.com/
  Community of support for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Providews information and valuable resources for those suffering with this disease.

• PH Central

  http://www.phcentral.org/
  Features medical information, support options, news, events, research, forums and mailing lists, legislative action center, and personal pages.

• Pulmonary Hypertension Association

  http://www.phassociation.org/
  Organization that connects PH patients, families, and medical professionals. PHA provides hope to the Pulmonary Hypertension community by improving patient lives and working towards a cure.

• Pulmonary Hypertension News

  http://pulmonaryhypertensionnews.com/
  Resource with PH news that affects those with PH, PAH, microvascular disease, and scleroderma.

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