Pulmonary hypertension

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Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is hypertension in the arteries from the heart to the lungs. Pulmonary hypertension often happens due to large or many small pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lungs).

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1400
Department: Cardiology

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Hemoptysis 70
Chest pain 70
Breathing problems 60
Cyanosis 50
Fever 50
Irregular heartbeat 50
Dizziness 60
Pulmonary artery blockage 70
Hypertension 90
Pulmonary hypertension detected 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Chest auscultation
  • Thorax percussion
  • Temperature measurement
  • Physical examination
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • ECG
  • Heart monitoring
  • Angiography
  • Echo
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: