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Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension

Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. "Primary" means that there are no other diseases of the heart or lungs causing the high blood pressure. Learn what causes this disease and how you might prevent it.
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Causes of Hypertension

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