Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms
Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension; Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension; Primary pulmonary hypertension; PPH; Secondary pulmonary hypertension
Symptoms
Shortness of breath or light-headedness during activity is often the first symptom.
- Fast heart rate (palpitations) may be present
- Over time, symptoms occur with lighter activity or even while at rest
Other symptoms include:
- Ankle and leg swelling
- Bluis...
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