Pulmonary Hypertension - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension may include the following:

• Chest pain
• Cough that is dry or may produce blood
• Fatigue
• Hoarseness
• Light-headedness, fainting, or dizziness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Shortness of breath, first with physical activity and then without it as the disease gets worse
• Swelling of your abdomen, legs, or feet caused by fluid buildup
• Weakness
• Wheezing

Complications of pulmonary hypertension may include the following:

• Anemia
• Arrhythmias and bundle branch blocks of the heart
• Blood clots in the pulmonary arteries
• Bleeding in the lungs, which may be life-threatening
• Heart failure, especially right ventricular failure
• Liver damage from increased pressure in the right heart
• Pericardial effusion, which is a collection of fluid in the sac-like structure around the heart
• Pregnancy complications that can be life-threatening for the mother and baby

• Diagnosis will discuss tests and procedures used to detect signs of pulmonary hypertension and help rule out other conditions that may mimic pulmonary hypertension.
• Treatment will discuss treatment-related complications or side effects.