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Old 07-08-2007, 10:07 PM   #7
Michelle75
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Mish, I believe this can also be passed down genetically. It comes in two forms. When it is passed down from generation to generation it is called anticipation.
Most cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension, however, occur in individuals with no known family history of the disorder. These cases are known as idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.

I am awaiting to be diagnosed b/c everyone in my family has high blood pressure and heart disease. BLAHHHH!!!
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