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Pulmonary hypertension due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Link to WHO Definition

Pulmonary hypertension due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1355318860

This is an increase of blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or pulmonary capillaries, together known as the lung vasculature, leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms, all of which are exacerbated by exertion, due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.