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Pulmonary hypertension due to splenectomy

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Link to WHO Definition

Pulmonary hypertension due to splenectomy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1504010230

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 splenectomy.