Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough - Attorneys at Law
The lawyers that comprise the law offices of Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough are specialists in phenylpropanolamine (PPA) product liability lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits in Houston, Texas. Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough is dedicated to defending the victims of PPA injuries in addition to the family members of those who have died as a result of PPA. With more than 20 years of expertise backing their renowned values system, Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough have represented in excess of 10,000 clients who have been injured as a result of the negligent behavior of others.
Some of the areas of focus surrounding the firm's practice include injuries resulting from:
- Medical malpractice
- Defective medical devices
- Drug side effects (contraction of primary pulmonary hypertension)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension and Diet Drugs
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) is a type of rare lung disease that is closely associated with elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary artery. Also known as precapillary pulmonary hypertension or idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), this condition can put a severe strain on the muscles of the heart, lead to right-side heart failure and death.
PPH is an incredibly serious condition that has recently been linked to the use of certain diet drugs, including:
Some of the more common PPH symptoms can include shortness of breath, excessive fatigue, chronic chest pain, ankle swelling and dizziness. It is common for patients to die if they do not receive the proper PPH treatment. PPH treatment can include drug treatments such as the use of vasodilators to thin the blood and help relieve excessive blood pressure, and anticoagulants that can be used to help reduce blood clotting in the lungs.
If you or a loved one have taken any of the aforementioned diet drugs and are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with PPH, contact the offices of Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough to get information about your possible right to compensation.