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Pulmonary Hypertension

Complications

Pulmonary Hypertension Complications

Complications of pulmonary hypertension include:

Pulmonary embolism
Cor pulmonale
Congestive heart failure

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Cor pulmonale
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Ankle swelling (bilateral)
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Fainting
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Last Updated: Jul 16, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Pulmonary Hypertension References:

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McCrory DC, Lewis SZ. Methodology and grading for pulmonary hypertension evidence review and guideline development. Chest. 2004 Jul;126(1 Suppl):11S-13S.
Randall PA, Heitzman ER, Bull MJ, Scalzetti EM, Williams SK, Gordon LP, Markarian B. Pulmonary arterial hypertension: a contemporary review. Radiographics. 1989 Sep;9(5):905-27.