Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension

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Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension

Synonyms: IPAH | Primary pulmonary arterial hypertension

Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is a sporadic form of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH see this term) characterized by elevated pulmonary arterial resistance leading to right heart failure. IPAH is progressive and potentially fatal and not associated with an underlying condition or family history of PAH.

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Advocacy Organizations

Hellenic Community for Pulmonary Hypertension

The " Hellenic Community for Pulmonary Hypertension " is a non-profit organisation, of a voluntary nature, which began its work at the end of 2012 by the sufferers themselves and their caregivers, with the main objective of recognising, consolidating and updating all issues surrounding this unknown disease to the general public.Representation of the PH sufferers of the Greek & Cypriot territory.

Clinical Trials

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