Tag: Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

  • Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

    Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Definition and Description of Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (FPPH) is a genetic condition characterized by elevated pulmonary arterial pressure due to unknown mechanisms. It specifically affects the blood vessels in the lungs, leading to increased resistance to blood flow. As a result, the heart has to work…