Pulmonary hypertension
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a potentially serious health condition that can lead to heart failure.
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension include:
- Shortness of breath
- fatigue (extreme tiredness)
- dizziness or feeling faint
- chest pain ( angina )
- a racing heartbeat ( heart palpitations )
- swelling in the legs, ankles and feet ( oedema )
Your symptoms oftengetworse when you exercise, whichcan limit your ability to take part in physical activities.
Aspulmonary hypertension progresses,carrying out everyday activities may also become difficult. If your condition startsto impact onyour everyday life, it can affect your quality of life and may lead to depression . Visit your GP if you feel depressed, so they can recommend appropriate treatment.
If you have a type of pulmonary hypertension known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) , youmay not experience any symptoms until the condition is quite advanced.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 26 May 2016
Introduction
Pulmonary hypertension is raised blood pressure within the pulmonary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the lungs.
Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a potentially serious health condition that can lead to heart failure.
Causes of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is caused by changes to the pulmonary arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs.
Diagnosing pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension can be difficult to diagnose, because the symptoms are often similar to other conditions that affect the heart or lungs.
Treating pulmonary hypertension
If you have pulmonary hypertension that is caused by another underlying condition, your treatment will focus on tackling it.
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