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Posted 3/1/2020 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
In 2018 I had an echocardiogram and the doctor said that the pressure in my lungs was mildly elevated. My cardiologist received the information from the other doctor and advised that I had mild pulmonary hypertension. In 2019 I saw him and no echo or anything was done. No one prescribed medication or advised anything I should do. I had another echo recently but do not know the results yet. When does a doctor normally prescribe medication or have you do anything regarding pulmonary hypertension? When I had the first echo,
Normal left ventricular size and systolic function (EF 60-65).
Normal right ventricular size and systolic function (TAPSE 20-21 mm).
No hemodynamically significant valve dysfunction.
Estimated RV systolic pressure is elevated (40-45 mmHg).
Your heart is pumping good. The pressures in your lungs are mildly elevated.
I am just wondering as I have been having more shortness of breath and fatigue in the past year or so. Thanks for any insight on this.
Posted 3/2/2020 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi. Since it was mild no treatment....
But ya need to tell rhe doc of fatique and shortness of breath.
Off to the doc. Seek clarification.
Keep strong. HT
Posted 3/2/2020 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice. That is what I will do. Hope you have a good week.
Posted 3/2/2020 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Curious, if I read your post correctly you will be seeing your cardiologist to get the results of your recent echo. Make a list of questions to ask the dr, especially about any treatment plan. Ask how the dr intends to monitor your situation. Be sure to let the dr know about your current symptoms.

If the dr does not take the time to answer your questions, get another opinion. I have been under the care of them for 39 years. I am in a group of them. I saw one that I did not like & stayed with him for about 7 years. Because of my dislike I started canceling my appts because I did not like him. One day I was having an echo done & the tech commented, you are late getting your test done, what's going on? I said I don't like the dr & now dread coming here, so I put it off. He said change to another one in the group it's allowed. So, that is exactly what I did & I no longer put off my appts.

Let us know what you find out.
Posted 3/2/2020 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice. I will do that. He acts pretty nonchalant about it all. I think some doctors just disregard a woman's complaints or symptoms. I will let you know how it goes. Don't see the doctor until April 2nd.
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