PPH Lawyers

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The symptoms associated with PPH (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension) may include dyspnea (shortness of breath), feeling lightheaded or dizzy, weakness, fatigue, chest pain, ascites and edema, or death. People who have suffered damages related to the use of fen-phen, including PPH (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension), may proceed with claims to recover damages with the assistance of PPH (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension) attorneys. They can receive compensation for pain and suffering, lost earnings, medical expenses, and punitive damages PPH (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension) is one of the serious medical complications associated with the use of fen-phen, a combination of the two drugs, fenfluramine (Pondimin) and phentermine (Fastin), used in the treatment of obesity. Serious medical disorders were associated with the fen-phen combination, and with fenfluramine, or the related compound dexfenfluramine (Redux), used alone. People suffering from PPH are entitled to seek damages through claims facilitated by qualified PPH attorneys.

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) develops as a consequence of damage to the blood vessels in the lungs. The walls of these blood vessels become thickened and constricted (narrowed) as a consequence of scarring. This leads to impaired exchange of oxygen between the blood and cells outside of capillaries (the tiniest blood vessels), as well as restricted blood flow.

Since blood flow is compromised, the heart must work harder to ensure that adequate amounts of blood reach tissues in the body. This additional work may overwhelm the heart and lead to heart failure.

The results of heart failure can include an accumulation of fluid in the liver and abdominal cavity (ascites) or in other tissues, usually the extremities, the ankles and feet (edema).

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Palon  says:
2 years ago

Very Informative!!

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Palon  says:
2 years ago

Folks should eat less and move around more rather than trying to take some speed pill.

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