Primary Pulmonary Hypertension and Diet Drugs
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is a rare lung disease that occurs when the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is abnormally elevated. This condition causes less oxygen to get into the blood stream. Also, the right ventricle of the heart has to work much harder to pump blood into the lungs. Over time, the heart muscles can weaken and fail, resulting in heart attack. PPH symptoms typically include shortness of breath and chest pain. Patients can die without PPH treatment. There is no Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment capable of stopping the progress of the disease, though treatment can improve the patient's quality of life. It is now known that PPH causes include the use of certain diet drugs such as Fen Phen, Redux (dexfenfluramine) and Pondimin (fenfluramine). If you have taken these diet drugs, then you may be eligible for compensation for your illness. Contact us at to learn how we may be able to help with your legal rights related to primary pulmonary hypertension.
Last Revision: January 26, 2011
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