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I want to know what is the difference between arterial hypertention and pulmonary hypertension?
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Lungs vs body: Arterial hypertension is simply high blood pressure, as in 150/95 vs a normal 120/80. Pulmonary hypertension is increased pressure in the vessels sending blood to the lungs to be oxygenated. This puts stress on right side of the heart and can lead to heart failure if not treated.
Answered 5/26/2016
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Different: Big difference , HTN is a problem of systemic circulation and the left side of the heart , pulmonary HTN is right side of the heart , it can be a dangerous problem , need extensive work up.
Answered 10/29/2014
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Very different: Arterial HTN can be due to many factors...Rigidity of artery walls, stress or stress hormones, tumors, excess fluid. This is the force generated -and pumped against- by the left side of heart. Pulm HTN is the equivalent for the right side. Causes are left heart failure, low oxygen or sleep apnea, structural heart defects or unknown. Treatments differ for both. Both are serious and need treatment.
Answered 6/10/2014
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