Pulmonary Hypertension
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Pulmonary hypertension is an abnormal increase in pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. This elevated pressure forces the heart to work harder and can progressively affect its function.
Frequent symptoms:
- Shortness of breath with exertion
- Weariness and fatigue
- Dizziness, palpitations, or swelling in the legs
When to seek care? If you notice you become short of breath with activities you used to tolerate well, or you feel marked fatigue, it's worth getting it checked.
Which specialist evaluates it? The study of pulmonary hypertension usually falls to the cardiologist and the pulmonologist, in coordination with the internist. Detecting it in time with one of these professionals allows for proper monitoring of the heart and lungs.
Data on 2,041 doctors who treat pulmonary hypertension
Which specialist treats pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension should be managed by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist. An internal medicine physician or a pediatric pulmonologist can support follow-up depending on the patient's age. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in pulmonary hypertension
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension is an abnormal increase in pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. This elevated pressure forces the heart to work harder and can progressively affect its function.
Which doctor treats pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension should be managed by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist. An internal medicine physician or a pediatric pulmonologist can support follow-up depending on the patient's age. Find these specialists.