Pulmonary hypertension risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assistant Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ralph Matar,

Risk factors for developing Pulmonary Hypertension

• Family history of the condition.
• Comorbidities: certain diseases or conditions, such as heart and lung diseases, liver disease, HIV infection are associated with pulmonary hypertension.
• Being prone to have recurrent Pulmonary Embolism.
• The use of street drugs(such as cocaine) or certain appetite suppresors.
• Living at high altitudes(hypoxemia).

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