Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Differential Diagnosis

Last updated: 17 March 2026

Differential Diagnosis

As the symptoms of PAH may overlap with other diseases, it is important to rule them out. Conditions that should be considered include:

  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • COPD
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Liver disease
  • Sleep apnea