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Cor Pulmonale often caused by PPH

PPH, or Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, causes prolonged high blood pressure in the veins and arteries of the lung. Normally, blood is pumped from the right side of the heart to the pulmonary arteries and then into the lungs. Within the lungs, the blood is stripped of any carbon dioxide and oxygen is added. Pumping blood to the pulmonary arteries generally does not require much effort, making the right side of the heart weaker than the left. If a person is diagnosed with PPH, the pulmonary arteries must work harder to handle the high blood pressure associated with the condition. The walls of the arteries become smaller over time, making it much more difficult to transfer carbon dioxide to oxygen. This, in turn, causes the blood to have low oxygen levels. If oxygen levels remain low, the arteries will become even more constricted, leading to increased pressure on the right side of the heart. If left untreated, this condition may lead to the failure of the right side of the heart, otherwise known as Cor Pulmonale.

If you have developed PPH due to defective weight loss drugs or other defective medications, it is vital that you contact an attorney immediately. High medical bills, extensive recovery times, and lost wages may all have a negative effect on your life, leaving you to suffer financially, physically, and emotionally. Although there is no cure for Cor Pulmonale or PPH, there are many treatments that may help in relieving the high blood pressure and symptoms associated with these health concerns.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with PPH and are at risk of developing Cor Pulmonale, the lawyers of Williams Kherkher are ready to help you through this difficult time. Contact a PPH lawyer at Williams Kherkher today to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your legal options. Call 1-866-950-9000.