Primary pulmonary hypertension -- Dexfenfluramine-associated: Dexfenfluramine-associated primary pulmonary hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood to the lungs as a result of using a diet drug called Dexfenfluramine. Blood pressure in other parts of the body is normal or sometimes even low. Only certain people with a particular genetic anomaly will develop this condition when using the diet drug. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Primary pulmonary hypertension -- Dexfenfluramine-associated is available below.
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