Pulmonary hypertension in children

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. This set of pages has information for parents and carers on pulmonary hypertension in children.

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What is pulmonary hypertension in children?

We explain what pulmonary hypertension (PH) is, what causes it, and the symptoms a child with PH may have.
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How is pulmonary hypertension diagnosed and treated in children?

On this page we explain how pulmonary hypertension (PH) might be diagnosed in children, as well as how it’s treated, and the long-term outlook.
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