Left Heart Disease: A Common Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension

Guest: Mrinalini Krishnan, MD, FACC, regional director of pulmonary hypertension, MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute

 

In this episode of PH Insights, Mrinalini Krishnan discusses pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease, the most common cause of PH.  Approximately 60% of people with LHD develop PH. Krishnan highlights the risk factors and signs and symptoms of PH-LHD that you should monitor over time. She also provides an overview of available treatment options.

Download the Pulmonary Hypertension and Left Heart Disease brochure for more information.