A member asked:

Is pulmonary hypertension hereditary?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Sometimes: Pulmonary hypertension is not one disease, but several, and how inherited it is depends on the type of disease and the cause. There is a type called familial pulmonary hypertension which is, by definition, inherited. Other types of pulmonary hypertension are caused by other conditions such as heart disease or sleep apneas. Blood clots to the lungs can be inherited and can also cause pulm htn.

Answered 12/8/2014

6.3k views

Thank

Can be-usually not.: Most patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) are the only member of the family affected. Less that 10% will have an affected relative. However, genes have been identified that are associated with pah. Genetic testing can be done at some centers.

Answered 8/11/2017

6.1k views

Thank

Sometimes: The new dana point classification of pulmonary HTN includes an hereditary class. For those pts specific genetic testing for chromosomal abnormalities is indicated.

Answered 8/11/2017

6.1k views

Thank
Dr. Charles Burger answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

It may be inherited: Up to 5% of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) may have a genetic or heritable cause. Research studies have identified a genetic abnormality affecting bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2 (bmpr2) that appears to predispose a patient to pah. Fortunately, even if an individual inherits the abnormal gene, the likelihood of developing pah is only 1 in 5.

Answered 7/7/2020

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can pulmonary hypertension be reversed?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

How do you treat ?Pulmonary hypertension?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is pulmonary hypertension acquired disease?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Looking for expert on pulmonary hypertension?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What are the tests for pulmonary hypertension?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers