Hi Jess, Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the arteries in the lungs that can arise from numerous causes. Specific types of pulmonary hypertension can result in right heart failure if the condition goes untreated. Please see the link below for more information on pulmonary hypertension: www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/pulmonary-hypertension?sf192603016=1
Hi i have question for you.
1 Is pulmonary hypertension lung disease or heart disease?
2 why does pulmonary hypertension cause heart failure?
Hi Jess, Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the arteries in the lungs that can arise from numerous causes. Specific types of pulmonary hypertension can result in right heart failure if the condition goes untreated.
Please see the link below for more information on pulmonary hypertension: www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/pulmonary-hypertension?sf192603016=1