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Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with schistosomiasis

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Link to WHO Definition

Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with schistosomiasis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1597387637

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, associated with schistosomiasis.