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A member asked:

I got pulmonary arterial hypertension during my first pregnancy, now i have normal pressure again after treatment can i get pregnant again?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

PPH: Primary pulmonary hypertension is a high risk with pregnancy -- please consult with your gynecologist before you decided to be pregnant again.

Answered 5/20/2013

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Dr. William Carlos answered

Specializes in Critical Care

Yes: Yes you can but it may occur again and you will be high risk... Seek counsel of your obstetrician first.

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 7/4/2015

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