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  Pulmonary Hypertension and Exercise

  August 18, 2022

  Getting regular exercise can benefit those with PH as long as you work out safely. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension and exercise.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pulmonary Hypertension

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  Pulmonary Hypertension During Pregnancy

  October 2, 2022

  Learn about pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy and why this condition is especially dangerous for a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee-Womens

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  Living With Pulmonary Hypertension

  August 2, 2022

  Pulmonary hypertension is serious and can be deadly, but treatments can help manage it. Learn about living with PAH.Read More

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  Can Pulmonary Rehab Benefit COVID-19 Patients?

  July 13, 2023

  COVID-19 can cause short-term or long-term lung and breathing problems. Some patients may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation.Read More

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  Pulmonary Embolism: A Dangerous Clot

  February 16, 2022

  Pulmonary emboli usually occur as the result of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in the leg that breaks loose and travels to your lung.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pulmonary Hypertension

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: anticoagulants, blood clot, blood thinner, compression stockings, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, lung, pulmonary embolism

  

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  Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy: Surgery for CTEPH

  January 22, 2016

  Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is a surgical treatment option for patients suffering from CTEPH, a rare form of pulmonary hypertension. Learn more.Learn More

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: blood clot, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, CTEPH, lung, pulmonary, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy

  

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  Pulmonary Hypertension

  October 20, 2014

  Learn more about pulmonary hypertension, as well as other breathing conditions, such as allergies and COPD by reviewing our blog posts on UPMC HealthBeat.Read More

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  Pulmonary Hypertension Q&A

  June 5, 2014

  Learn more about lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension from UPMC expert Dr. Patricia George, MD.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Asthma, COPD, lung disease, lung transplant, lungs, M. Patricia George, MD, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea

  

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  What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?

  April 1, 2014

  Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lung's blood vessels. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension symptoms and treatment options.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: chest pain, cough, fatigue, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, Lightheadedness, lung diseases, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, shortness of breath