Pulmonary Hypertension

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    Mike Murray
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries leading from the heart to the lungs. These arteries become hard and narrow, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood through. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, a racing heartbeat, and fatigue.

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