PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION (PPH)
CLASSIFICATIONS
Once PPH is diagnosed, doctors
classify the disease based on how well a patient can perform daily life
tasks and functions.Since there is no cure for
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, the treatments including Flolan
and Tracleer at
best only relieve the symptoms. Relief from these PPH symptoms, however
can raise quality of life and raise life expectancy by a number of years.
The general treatments for PPH include: Calcium Channel blockers that can
be used
to lower pressure; oxygen enables the patient to breath easier and lowers
pressure; Coumadin which thins the blood and prevents clotting; Diuretics
or
"water pill" relives fluid that collects in the ankles and belly
area, digoxin slows the heart rate to improve muscle force.
Created by the New York Heart Association, there are four classifications
of PPH:
Class 1- Patients who have no symptoms such as tiredness,
palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pains.
Class 2- Patients who are
comfortable when resting, but experience tiredness, palpitations, shortness of
breath, chest pains when performing basic life tasks.
Class 3- Patients who are
comfortable when resting, but experience tiredness, palpitations, shortness of
breath, chest pains with less than ordinary life tasks.
Class 4- Patients who experience tiredness, palpitations,
shortness of breath and chest pains, even at rest.
LEGAL
OPTIONS FOR PPH PATIENTS
 If
you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
(PPH), then you may have a right to file a individual legal action against
the
manufacturers of the diet pills or others. Due to the nature of this serious
and devastating disease process, PPH patients are urged to contact an attorney
immediately after he or she has been informed of their Primary Pulmonary
Hypertension diagnosis. Many important legal issues need to be addressed early
after a PPH diagnosis, that can affect the outcome of the PPH litigation.
Call us for a Free Confidential Consultation. Talk with a Board Certified
Personal Injury Trial Lawyer about your legal rights of a PPH claim against
the diet drug industry and others. No Fees or Expenses Charged unless we make
a Recovery for You.
Call Us Toll
Free at 1-800-883-9858 or 1-800-468-4878 or E-mail
us your questions on Free
Case Evaluation Form.
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PPH LAWYER
 If you or a loved one took diet drugs and recently have been given a diagnosis of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension, PAH or pulmonary hypertension, then call us for a Free PPH Lawsuit Consultation. Talk to a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer with over 20+ years of product liability trial experience that understands the complications of PPH, legal options for patients with PPH and diet drug related PPH lawsuits and litigation.
Since 1997, we have aggressively represented PPH patients in diet drug lawsuits against the makers of Fen -Phen, Redux and PPH lawsuits against the nutritional supplement industry on herbal ephedrine / ephedra / ma huang PPH lawsuits. Get PPH Lawsuit Help. Talk to a PPH Attorney now. Call Toll Free 1-800-883-9858 or E-mail us.
BOARD CERTIFIED
If you have been diagnosed with PPH then it very important that you talk with an attorney. Mr. Willis is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1988. No Fees or Court Costs or Expenses charged to the client unless we obtain a recovery for you. We never send you a bill for our services! Call us if you have a question.
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PPH INFO & FAQs
What are the most common PPH Symptoms? Primary Pulmonary Hypertension symptoms may include, Shortness of Breath, Constantly tired, no stamina, chest pains, ankle swelling, water retention, swelling in feet, fainting, bluish lips or skin tones and excessive fatigue after mild to moderate exertion.
How does the Fen Phen Settlement affect a PPH claim or is it too late to file a PPH Lawsuit ? Under the terms of the diet drug class action settlement can PPH victims can still file a separate lawsuit? Call us to discuss your particular facts of your PPH case.
What is PPH? PPH or primary pulmonary hypertension is condition is often fatal and is primarily found in female patients aged 20-40 years old. PPH a rare condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs is abnormally high. The cause of PPH - primary pulmonary hypertension is believed to be linked to certain diet drugs, weight loss drugs Pondimin (fenfluramine), diet drug combination Fen-Phen, and Redux (Dexfenfluramine), ephedra, ma huang and other natural ephedrine alkaloids. It is considered a progressive lung disease, often leading to congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, and eventually death. Some PPH patients improve their life expectancy greatly with heart, lung and/or heart lung transplants.
What is the Life Expectancy of a PPH Patient? Sadly, once diagnosed with PPH, the average PPH survival rate is three years. Pregnant women with PPH, have higher rate of maternal mortality. PPH and pregnancy is a bad combination. Drug therapy is a treatment option for a woman with PPH while pregnant. PPH medical treatment options available to people with PPH include anticoagulants, Flolan, Tracleer, diuretics, vasodilators, calcium channel blocking drugs and supplemental oxygen.
The last time I ever took Fen Phen, Pondimin or Redux was back in 1997, but recently I have been diagnosed with PPH or Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Is it too late to file a PPH claim or lawsuit? How long can I wait till I file a PPH lawsuit? Due to possible running of an applicable Statute of Limitations (filing deadlines for a PPH Lawsuit), it is VERY IMPORTANT that you discuss this with an PPH attorney experienced with clients with PPH and with a proven track record of hard work and dedication to his clients. In some states, the PPH victim may only have up to ONE YEAR to file a PPH lawsuit or litigation from the date of the diagnosis or injury. Filing deadlines for PPH claims in other states may be longer.
pulmonary hypertension is so often fatal.
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St. John's Wort and PPH / Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Unexplained Pulmonary Hypertension
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