What is exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension?
Exercise induced pulmonary hypertension is an increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or pulmonary capillaries causing them to become constricted, hypertrophied, and thickened during exertional activities.
How do members experience exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension*
Who has exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 25 |