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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a condition that increases blood pressure in your pulmonary artery. The pulmonary artery is the large blood vessel that brings blood from your heart to your lungs.

The Lungs

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Return to the emergency department if:

Call your doctor if:

Medicines:

You may need any of the following:

Manage PAH:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Follow up with your doctor or specialist as directed:

You may need regular testing to monitor your symptoms. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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