How is Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension different than Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)?
First, and thankfully, primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a very rare condition. Unfortunately, PPH is often fatal. PPH is caused by Phen Fen resulting in a narrowing or the destruction of both the small and medium pulmonary arteries. Arteries are the parts of the body that pump blood. Arteries provide blood supply to the heart allowing the heart muscle to function. When this occurs, the patient who took the Phen Fen often experiences overwhelming shortness of breath and tiredness. Unfortunately, many of these patients assumed that these symptoms were a result of older age or being overweight.
