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  • Living Your Best With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

When You Should Reach Out to Your Doctor

Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on October 23, 2024

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American Lung Association: "Treating and Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension." 

Anesthesiology Research and Practice: "Perioperative Anesthesiological Management of Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension." 

Mayo Clinic: "Pulmonary Hypertension." 

Pulmonary Hypertension Association: "Ask A PH Specialist." 

Deutsches Ärzteblatt: "Pulmonary Hypertension."

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