Catalog

Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension

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Link to WHO Definition

Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/265520344

This is an idiopathic 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.