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Video: Pulmonary Hypertension Introduction

Pulmonary Hypertension is a unique and often misdiagnosed medical condition that causes high pulmonary artery pressures in the lungs. It is more common in men than women, is different and often confused with COPD and asthma, and is the result of constricted pulmonary arteries.

Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, right sided heart failure, edema, light headedness, and dizziness.

Learn more about pulmonary hypertension in this video from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.

By Greg Friese

Greg Friese, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is an author, educator, paramedic, and marathon runner.

Greg was the co-host of the award winning EMSEduCast podcast, the only podcast by and for EMS educators. Greg has written for EMS1.com, JEMS.com, Wilderness Medical Associates, JEMS Magazine, EMSWorld.com and EMS World Magazine, and the NAEMSE Educator Newsletter.