Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Lawsuit

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Unfortunately, many Americans are still to this day suffering from the serious, life-threatening side effects of Fen Phen containing diet drugs and being diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), also known as Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) or Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH).

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), also known as Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) or Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH) is a serious, life-threatening disease that has been on the rise in the United States since the popular use of diet drugs in the 1990’s.

PAH has been directly associated with the usage of Fen Phen, Pondimin, Redux, Phenylpropanolamine, Ephedra and St John’s Wort.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with PAH, PPH or IPAH you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

The Miracle Pills for Obesity – What is the problem?

In the 1990’s, Fen Phen containing diet drugs like Pondimin and Redux were hailed as miracle pills for obesity … these diet pills were presented as an alternative to pure diet and exercise. Diet centers and doctors actively promoted the pills to the obese and even to people who wanted to lose just a few pounds.

But in September 1997, American Home Products, now known as Wyeth removed the drugs from the market at the request of the Food and Drug Administration after studies linked them to heart valve damage, valvular heart disease and/or pulmonary hypertension.

Fortunately, Fen-phen is no longer widely available.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Resources

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Pulmonary arterial hypertension ( PAH ) occurs when the blood pressure of the pulmonary artery increases to dangerous levels. Also known as primary pulmonary hypertension ( PPH ) in the older medical journals, pulmonary arterial hypertension is considered a rare disorder that is difficult to treat and that few patients survive …

Symptoms of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - When reviewing the medical history of patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, physicians find that the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension manifest gradually. In some cases, symptoms may take up to ten years to appear ...

Diagnosis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - A diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension is only arrived at after a series of tests are performed to ensure that pulmonary arterial hypertension, and not some other disorder, is responsible for the symptoms observed. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is rarely detected while it is still in the early stages ...

Causes of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - There are many causes of pulmonary arterial hypertension, and not all of them are known. Because incidences of pulmonary arterial hypertension, also known as primary pulmonary hypertension ( PPH ), are so low, it is difficult to learn about the disease through clinical means ...

Treatments for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Pulmonary arterial hypertension treatments are much more effective when the condition is diagnosed early. Because of the difficulty of treating patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, doctors need to carefully tailor each treatment program to the needs of the individual. Treating this condition requires numerous follow-ups to determine the best course of treatment, and treatments may be adjusted if they become ineffective ...

Complications of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Also known as primary pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension can develop many complications, some life-threatening. One dangerous complication that may be experienced by individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension is cor pulmonale, which is a condition in which the right ventricle of the heart enlarges and, in time, fails ...

Other Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Resources

Checkup: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

National Institutes of Health: What Is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?

Pulmonary Hypertension Association: Website for the Organization

PH Central: Website for patients, caregivers and professionals

Do I have a Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) and Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH) lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension cases in all 50 states.

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