Diagnosing PPH Primary pulmonary hypertension is generally diagnosed by physical examination.  Because its cause is unknown, PPH is often misdiagnosed for more common pulmonary or cardiovascular problems, like asthma or high blood pressure. Diagnosis of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) typically requires several tests. It is often not detected in a routine clinical examination because many of the PPH symptoms are similar to other disease conditions of the heart and lung, such as shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness, and swelling of the extremities. PPH is often difficult to timely diagnose because the symptoms begin very gradually.  Symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension include shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting – all of which are exacerbated by physical exertion. Other symptoms include non-productive cough, angina pectoris, fainting or syncope, lips and skin that turn blue, peripheral edema (swelling around the feet and ankles), and hemotysis (coughing up blood).  Finally, PPH can result in a significant decrease in exercise tolerance, and even lead to heart failure. Left untreated, PPH patients have a survival rate of 2-3 years.  However, with proper treatment, expected survival rates can exceed 10 years.  However, many lifestyle changes, in addition with medical intervention, can assist with PPH symptoms and keep the condition under control.

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