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What Causes Ph

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January 27, 2023
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be caused by various factors, including:

- Heart disease
- Blood clots in the lungs
- Lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
- Chronic hypoxia (low oxygen) from living at high altitudes
- Pregnancy in those predisposed to PH
- Associated PH from drugs, toxins, or Show Full Answer

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be caused by various factors, including:

- Heart disease
- Blood clots in the lungs
- Lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
- Chronic hypoxia (low oxygen) from living at high altitudes
- Pregnancy in those predisposed to PH
- Associated PH from drugs, toxins, or other conditions such as:
- Aminorex
- Dasatinib
- Illegal stimulants
- Interferons
- Mazindol
- Phentermine
- Blood clots in pulmonary arteries
- Chronic hemolytic anemia
- Chronic kidney failure
- Chronic hypertension
- Congenital heart defects
- Coronary artery disease

For more detailed information, you can refer to the knowledge base provided.

July 20, 2024
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https://www.myphteam.com/resources/pulmonary-hy...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...

Hi Rebecca! I hope these links will answer your question. There are a number of causes of PH. With the exception of PAH, all other forms of PH originate from issues on the left side of the heart. I was diagnosed with APAH (associated pulmonary arterial hypertension). My PAH is caused by an autoimmune disease called Sjogren's that is included in the connective tissue family of diseases. PAH is treated much differently than other forms of PH. Do you know what kind of PH you have been diagnosed with? Have you been told what medications will be prescribed for your PH? Christine

January 27, 2023

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