Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) are related but distinct conditions:

- PH (Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Definition: An umbrella term describing high blood pressure in the lung-to-heart system.
- Causes: Various causes, including heart disease, lung disease, and other conditions.
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Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) are related but distinct conditions:

- PH (Pulmonary Hypertension):
- Definition: An umbrella term describing high blood pressure in the lung-to-heart system.
- Causes: Various causes, including heart disease, lung disease, and other conditions.
- Symptoms: Shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, heart palpitations.
- Prevalence: Common among the general public.

- PAH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension):
- Definition: A specific type of PH that affects the arteries in the lungs.
- Causes: Often idiopathic or associated with other diseases like connective tissue disorders.
- Symptoms: Similar to PH but can be more severe.
- Prevalence: Considered a rare disorder.

Both conditions have no cure but can be managed with treatments to alleviate symptoms.

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PAH vs. PH: What's the Difference? | myPHteam