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Primary pulmonary hypertension

Alternative Names: Pulmonary arterial hypertension; Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension; Familial primary pulmonary hypertension Symptoms: Shortness of breath during activity Chest pain Weakness Fatigue Fainting Light-headedness during exercise Dizziness Leg swelling Signs and tests: A physical examination shows enlargement of the veins in the neck, normal lungs, a heart murmur, enlargement of the liver, and swelling due to fluid retention in the tissues. Text Continues Below Tests may include: ECG Chest x-ray Echocardiogram Pulmonary function tests Nuclear lung scan CT scan of the chest Cardiac catheterization Pulmonary arteriogram

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