[Pulmonary hypertension: Possible genetic causes and therapeutic options].

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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a severe disease, which is usually only recognized at a late stage. It is characterized by dyspnea and right heart insufficiency. In some forms of pulmonary hypertension, such as the rare pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and PAH associated with congenital heart defects, genetic factors have been identified. This article summarizes the general and supportive therapies for PH,...

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