Commons Myths and Misconceptions About Pulmonary Hypertension

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There a lot of facts that we already know about pulmonary hypertension, but unfortunately this heart and lung condition still has a lot of mystery surrounding it. It’s difficult to find a universal truth about a disease that still doesn’t have a specific known cause or cure.

Here is some useful information about how pulmonary hypertension can be diagnosed.

In this video, shared by Mary Greeley Medical Center in 2013, listen to a talk where the speaker, Dr. Sif Hansdottir, shares some thoughts about pulmonary hypertension, its possible causes, and common myths and misconceptions associated with the condition. In this almost one hour video, you can also learn about the clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension, how you can diagnose pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary arterial hypertension, treatment options available along with other useful information.

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