| Heading | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Definition and Impact | Pulmonary hypertension involves high pressure in the blood vessels between the heart and lungs, potentially causing heart failure, lung, or kidney complications. | Brown et al., 2011 |
| Causes and Symptoms | Causes include congenital factors, connective tissue diseases, coronary artery disease, and liver cirrhosis. Symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest pain. | Brown et al., 2011 |
| Prevention and Treatment | Prevention focuses on managing blood pressure and avoiding harmful substances like tobacco. Various treatments are available, but no cure exists yet. | Brown et al., 2011 |
References
Brown, L. M., Chen, H., Halpern, S., Taichman, D., McGoon, M. D., Farber, H. W., … Elliott, C. G. (2011). Delay in recognition of pulmonary arterial hypertension: Factors identified from the REVEAL registry. Chest, 140(1), 19–26. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.10-1166