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Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with chronic haemolytic anaemia

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Link to WHO Definition

Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with chronic haemolytic anaemia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1755648523

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 chronic haemolytic anaemia.