PH Pulmonary Abbreviation

Also known as: PH., PH-

PH has various meanings in the Pulmonary category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of PH in Pulmonary.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Most Common Pulmonary
Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH or PHTN) is an increase of blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or pulmonary capillaries, together known as the lung vasculature, leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, leg swelling and other symptoms. Pulmonary hypertension can be a severe disease with a markedly decreased exercise tolerance. It was first identified by Ernst von Romberg in 1891.

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