PPH Symptoms 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, swelling of the extremities, dizziness, and weakness. Typical signs of primary pulmonary hypertension include altered heart sounds, parasternal heave, pulmonary regurgitation, elevated jugular venous pressure, peripheral edema (swelling of the feet/ankles), ascites (abdominal swelling due to fluid), hepatojugular reflux, and clubbing. Further testing can include pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograph (ECG), arterial blood gas measurements, chest x-rays, CT scans, and ventilation or perfusion.  Normal pulmonary pressure is 12-16 mm Hg – pulmonary hypertension is present when the pressure exceeds 25 mm Hg. If you are suffering from dizziness, chest pains, skin turning blue, or difficulty breathing, you may have primary pulmonary hypertension – a difficult disease to diagnose.  The best step you can take is to contact your medical provider for further testing.

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