Drug- and Toxin-Induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - CISMeF
Drug- and Toxin-Induced Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Drug- and Toxin-Induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension;
NCIt definition : A rare, progressive disorder characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the
pulmonary artery caused by obstruction and obliteration of the small pulmonary arteries
due to drugs or toxins. The stimulant appetite suppressant aminorex fumarate and other
stimulant anorectics such as the serotonin reuptake inhibitor dexfenfluramine, as
well as other agents, including illegal substances have been reported as causative
agents.;