What To Expect After a Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis?

by Isaura Santos | October 2, 2015

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. Fortunately, continued research and novel PH therapies are improving outcomes each year.

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Isaura Santos Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.