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more_legal_areas PPHPPH side effects are the symptoms that develop as a result of the rare lung disease called Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, or PPH. PPH was first discovered in 1891. Approximately 300 new cases of PPH are diagnosed every year in the United States. Women between the ages of 21 and 40 are the group most likely to develop this serious health condition.
PPH causes the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery to rise above normal levels for reasons that are often unknown. The pulmonary artery is responsible for pumping blood from the heart to the lungs. The normal blood pressure at rest in the pulmonary artery is 14mm Hg, but in PPH patients the resting blood pressure is 25mm Hg. PPH causes excess tissue to build in the artery walls leading to an increased resistance in blood flow to the heart and lungs. This lowers the heart''s ability to efficiently facilitate pump blood which can cause heart failure and death.
PPH side effects are the symptoms that accompany this rare lung condition. PPH side effects can include tiredness and excessive fatigue, dizziness, fainting spells, new heart murmurs, bluish skin and lips, swelling of the legs and ankles, chest pains, and a racing pulse.
When a person experiences PPH side effects there are a number of medical tests that can be performed to determine if a person has PPH. PPH diagnosis is difficult because PPH side effects can often be confused with symptoms of other heart and lung problems. A doctor can perform the following tests to determine if PPH side effects are in fact the result of PPH: electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, pulmonary functioning test, perfusion lung scan, and right heart cardio catheterization. Once a patient is diagnosed with PPH the average survival prognosis is three years.
PPH side effects can be the result of several PPH risk factors. Many people who develop PPH often have a family member with the condition, suggesting a genetic link for development of PPH. People with Raynaud''s disease are also at a greater risk for developing PPH side effects indicating the development of this condition. Cocaine use, HIV, and pregnancy have also shown to trigger PPH side effects.
The use of drugs known as Fen-phens, including Pondimin (fenfluramine) and Redux (dexfluramine) and phentermine have also been shown to cause PPH side effects and the development of this potentially fatal condition. Both fenfluramine and dexfluramine drugs were recalled from the market September 15, 1997 after the FDA found that taking these diet medications greatly increased a patient''s risk of developing PPH side effects.
Between six and seven million people had taken Fen-phen drugs before they were recalled from the market. If you have taken these medications and are experiencing PPH side effects you may wish to see a doctor to have your lungs and heart examined. If you have developed PPH as a result of these medications you may be eligible to seek compensation for your losses through a PPH lawsuit.