Drug- or toxin-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension

Drug- or toxin-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension

Definition

Drug- or toxin-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a form of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) secondary to the exposition to drugs. Drug- or toxin-induced PAH is characterized by elevated pulmonary arterial resistance leading to right heart failure. Drug or toxin induced PAH is progressive and potentially fatal.

Also known as drug- or toxin-induced PAH — per MONDO

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