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I have an icd, 2 asd closures, hf, enphysema, & recent diag. of ph & sleep apnea with low o2 levels at night. does apnea need to be treated 1st & ph 2?
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Apnea: Yes, apnea is probably the primary disorder leading to pulmonary hypertension. Any kind of chronic lung disease can also lead to pulmonary hypertension
Answered 6/11/2015
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