Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Primary pulmonary hypertension is a sustained increase in the pressure of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs, without an identifiable underlying cause that explains it. Over time it forces the heart to work harder.
Common symptoms: it usually shows up with shortness of breath on exertion, fatigue, dizziness, and, at times, a sensation of tightness in the chest.
Which specialist treats it? Its study falls mainly to the cardiologist and the pulmonologist; in children, the pediatric cardiologist and the pediatrician take part, and the vascular surgeon may join depending on the case. In the face of persistent respiratory symptoms, the most prudent thing is to seek a professional evaluation that can guide the next steps.
Data on 123 doctors who treat primary pulmonary hypertension
Which specialist treats primary pulmonary hypertension?
Primary pulmonary hypertension is treated by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist, with follow-up from a pediatrician in younger patients. If you have trouble breathing, fatigue, or leg swelling, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in primary pulmonary hypertension
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Frequently asked questions
What is primary pulmonary hypertension?
Primary pulmonary hypertension is a sustained increase in the pressure of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs, without an identifiable underlying cause that explains it. Over time it forces the heart to work harder.
Which doctor treats primary pulmonary hypertension?
Primary pulmonary hypertension is treated by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist, with follow-up from a pediatrician in younger patients. If you have trouble breathing, fatigue, or leg swelling, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.