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Is pulmonary hypertension acquired disease?
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Dr. Cynthia Thaik answered
30 years experience in Cardiology
Yes: Secondary pulmonary hypertension refers to pulmonary hypertension secondary to an underlying etiology, such as lung disease or heart disease. So these are acquired causes of pulmonary hypertension.
Answered on Jun 10, 2015
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