What is Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHTN)?
Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare disease characterized by increased pressure in the vessels of the lungs. Currently, it is not clear what causes PPHTN. The incidence of this disease is estimated around 2 cases per million in the population. Women face almost twice the risk of acquiring the condition as men. In most patients, the disease is first recognized in their 30’s and 40’s, although PPHTN can occur anytime from infancy to greater than 60 years of age. The most common symptom is dyspnea, the sensation of shortness of breath. Progressive worsening of the disease can lead to heart failure and eventual death. Who We Are The Mount Sinai Heart Pulmonary Hypertension Program, based at the nationally renowned Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, is a premier, comprehensive care center for patients afflicted with pulmonary hypertension. The program consists of cardiologists, pulmonologists, and lung transplant surgeons who are leading experts in their respective fields. We are d
