Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension
Secondary pulmonary hypertension is an increase in pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs, arising as a consequence of another underlying disease. Unlike the primary form, here there is an identifiable cause that triggers it.
Common symptoms: It may present with difficulty breathing on exertion, tiredness, dizziness, palpitations, or swelling in the legs.
Common causes: It is usually associated with conditions of the heart, the lungs, or other conditions that affect circulation.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist and the cardiologist are key references for its study, with support from the vascular surgeon or critical care medicine depending on the case; in children the pediatric cardiologist takes part. If respiratory or cardiac symptoms do not improve, it is advisable to seek a professional evaluation.
Data on 25 doctors who treat secondary pulmonary hypertension
Specialties that treat secondary pulmonary hypertension
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in secondary pulmonary hypertension
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Gerardo Maza Juárez
Dr. Santiago Raymundo Nava Townsend
Dr. Pedro Becerra González
Dr. Norberto Matadamas Hernandez
Dr. Dorian Iván Núñez Blanquet
Dr. René Narváez David
Dr. Efren Montane Lira
Dr. Sergio Mario Ferez Santander
Dra. Maria Silvia Lule Morales
Dr. Wylson Emmanuel Lopez Echeverria
Dr. Alejandro Rogelio Canseco Raymundo
Frequently asked questions
What is secondary pulmonary hypertension?
Secondary pulmonary hypertension is an increase in pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs, arising as a consequence of another underlying disease. Unlike the primary form, here there is an identifiable cause that triggers it.
Which doctor treats secondary pulmonary hypertension?
Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, pulmonologist, pediatric cardiologist, vascular surgeon.