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Pulmonary Hypertension and Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

During pregnancy, women’s blood volume increases between 30 and 50 percent compared to its normal amount in order to nourish the baby. This increase in the amount of blood that needs to be pumped through the heart creates increased stress on both the organ and circulatory system. Read…

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What To Expect After a Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis?

Pulmonary hypertension occurs when the arteries responsible for transporting the blood from the heart to the lungs become narrowed, resulting in excessive effort by the right heart ventricle to pump blood throughout the body. This can cause an expansion in the size of heart, ultimately weakening the organ.

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Miscellaneous Pulmonary Hypertension: What You Need To Know

In 2008, the miscellaneous pulmonary hypertension category was expanded to include the “other” category associated with PAH.  This allows for recognition of complex and poorly understood links between systemic disorders, blood disorders, metabolic disorders and other medical issues and PAH. Find out more…