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.

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