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Pulmonary Hypertension

Symptoms

Whether pulmonary hypertension is caused by an underlying condition or appears on its own, symptoms can help physicians to diagnose the condition. A patient may have difficultly recognizing pulmonary hypertension due to the often slow progression of the disease and gradual onset of symptoms that can include:

  • Shortness of breath, dizziness and perhaps fainting spells
  • Fatigue or tiredness for little or no reason
  • Swelling in the ankles or legs, or a bluish tint to lips, fingernails or skin
  • Chest pain, which may occur at more advanced stages of the disease
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