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Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a rare disease of unknown cause that results in the progressive narrowing of the blood vessels of the lungs, causing high blood pressure in these blood vessels and eventually leading to heart failure. It is more common in women between the ages of 21 and 40; however, it can affect anyone at any age.
Initial symptoms of PPH may be very minor, and diagnosis may be delayed for several years until symptoms worsen. Typical symptoms may include shortness of breath following exertion, excessive fatigue, dizziness, fainting, weakness, ankle swelling, bluish lips and skin, as well as chest pain. It is difficult to detect PPH in medical examination.
No one knows what causes PPH; however, research into the cause suggests a number of factors that may be responsible for the disease. Possible causes include genetic or familial predisposition, immune system disease, or drugs or other chemical exposures.
Primary pulmonary hypertension is treated with a number of drugs. None of the drugs that can cure or halt the progression of this disease has been found yet, but they may relieve symptoms. Some patients take vasodilators, which help to dilate the blood vessels in the lungs, reducing the blood pressure in them. In addition, anticoagulants may be used to decrease the tendency of the blood to clot in the lungs. Doctors can choose from a variety of drugs that help lower blood pressure in the lungs and improve heart performance in many patients and medication that may take a long period of time. Patients with PPH respond differently to the different medications that relax blood vessels and that no one drug is consistently effective in all patients.
Most doctors and patients agree that it is very important for both patients and families to be as informed as possible. This lets everyone understand the illness and apply the information to what is happening. In addition to family and close friends, support groups can help PPH patients and give some valuable experience sharing among sufferers.
Based on the information in the text, primary pulmonary hypertension ... .
is a rare disease that cannot be cured
implies malfunctioning of cardiovascular
will contribute to death if left untreated
optimally needs medical treatments
requires long-term alternative therapies
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