Friday 16th July 2021
Systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension
Systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (SSC-PAH) occurs when fibrosis causes the walls of the pulmonary arteries to thicken, raising their blood pressure and placing additional strain upon the heart. The early signs of SSc-PAH include persistent breathlessness, that may be so mild at first that you hardly notice it. If this sounds familiar, tell your doctor.