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Is there a difference between pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension?

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West Sacramento, CA
January 25, 2023
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Yes, there is a difference between pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH):

- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): This is an umbrella term describing high blood pressure in the blood vessels that travel between the heart and lungs. It has a variety of causes and includes different types.

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Yes, there is a difference between pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH):

- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): This is an umbrella term describing high blood pressure in the blood vessels that travel between the heart and lungs. It has a variety of causes and includes different types.

- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH): This is a specific type of PH and is considered a rare disorder. PAH is classified as group 1 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and involves high blood pressure specifically in the arteries of the lungs.

Common symptoms of both conditions include shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, and heart palpitations. There is no cure for most types of PH, including PAH, but treatments are available to help manage the condition and its symptoms.

July 18, 2024
A myPHteam Member

I'm not sure but I think it is different than p a h. I think p h is worse than just p h. Don't quote me ask a doctor

May 29, 2023
A myPHteam Member

Yes, PAH is one of about 5 types of Pulmonary Hypertension.

January 25, 2023
A myPHteam Member

Hi Mary Ann. You will find an article titled Pulmonary Hypertension Types in the Resources tab at the top left of this page. Choose Resources, Hot Topics, Your Guide to PH and finally Pulmonary Hypertension Types. I hope this helps.

January 25, 2023

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