Question 1

would pulmonary hypertension cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Usually when there is pulmonary hypertension of significance, there is normal or decreased systemic blood pressure. Sometimes in the early phase of pulmonary hypertension there can be systemic hypertension but not when right heart dysfunction results from the elevated pulmonary resistance

Question 2

what is the differance between high blood pressure and pulmonary hypertension? my diastolic # has been typucalky around 115 w sone shortness breath.

Accepted Answer

Could be your heart: Pulmonary hypertension is too much pressure in the arteries in your lungs. It isn't something you can measure directly. Your blood pressure reading measures pressure in the rest of your body. If it's too high, that can weaken your heart. An echocardiogram can tell what's going on. A diastolic blood pressure of 115 is certainly too high, although asthma can make you short of breath, which raises bp.

Question 3

can high blood pressure cause pulmonary hypertension without the pulmonary vessels constricting?

Accepted Answer

PULMONARY PRESSURES: Hypertension can cause a myriad of problems ranging from systemic to isolated organ damage (eyes, kidneys).  Pulmonary hypertension is "high pulmonary vascular pressures" typically due to a filling issue upon return to the heart (obstruction) or an intrinsic problem of the tissue of the lung itself (stiffness).  High blood pressure can worsen pulmonary hypertension but it does not cause it, per se

Question 4

it says i have a right lobe 3mm subpleural module posterolateral present, can anyone explain what theyre talking about? it has says im consistent with with pulmonary hypertension, but isnt that high blood pressure. i definitely dont have that. c?

Accepted Answer

: The lesion should be evaluated and followed by your Pulmonary specialist. Certain risk factors such as smoking, family history and the appearance of the nodule are considered. Suspected Pulmonary hypertension should be evaluated with a work up including a cardiac ECHO. Pulmonary hypertension refers to higher arterial pressure typically in the vessels of the lung. This is not the same as high BP.

Question 5

can you have normal blood pressure with pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many times, you can have normal blood pressure with pulmonary hypertension. But, in the latest stages of pulmonary hypertension, the blood pressure can be low because there is no flow to the right heart which then translates into a low blood pressure.

Question 6

can u have low or normal blood pressure reading with gp but still have pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your systemic blood pressure and your pulmonary pressure are two totally separate things and one can easily be elevated without direct effect on the other. Pulmonary hypertension refers to elevated pressures on the right side of the heart involved in venous return from body and transfer of blood to lungs for oxygenation. Blood pressure you measure in your arm is pressure from heart to body.

Question 7

how is pulmonary hypertension discovered if different from when gp does blood pressure with arm cuff?

Accepted Answer

Not by BP cuff: Testing for pulmonary hypertension is driven by predisposing conditions and symptoms. Visit this site for info:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-hypertension/symptoms-causes/syc-20350697
Tests for pulmonary hypertension include, chest x-ray, EKG, echocardiography, and heart MI etc.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

what would it be the explanation for having pulmonary hypertension and hypotension (low blood pressure) at the same time? it is possible because i have both, but how? is it normal? by the way, bradycardia as well.

Accepted Answer

Possible: It's possible to have both. Pulmonary hypertension has various causes as does systemic hypotension. I recommend consulting a pulmonologist for evaluation and advice. These are both serious conditions. Appropriate testing will be done.

Question 9

my rv pressure is 25-30 mhg does this suggest possible pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Couple of questions: How was this number obtained? Catheterization? Echo?
Normal right ventricular systolic pressure is typically about 20 - 30% of your systemic systolic blood pressure (SBP)  (higher number of your regular blood pressure).  Readings must be taken nearly simultaneously to be useful. 
If your SBP is more than 90, I would not be super concerned.
Also depends on your risk; diseases leading to pulm HTN?

Question 10

does everyone with pulmonary hypertension need a catheterization to measure pressures?

Accepted Answer

Yes and maybe: A catheterization will best determine what the exact pressure is (you can diagnosed pulmonary hypertension clinically though, i.e.: physical exam, ecg, cxr and echocardiography).  Yet the most important info you get from a cath is whether the pressure responds to various medications available that can then be used a treatment for the elevated pulmonary pressures.

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What is the differance between high blood pressure and pulmonary hypertension? my diastolic # has been typucalky around 115 w sone shortness breath.

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Can high blood pressure cause pulmonary hypertension without the pulmonary vessels constricting?

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It says i have a right lobe 3mm subpleural module posterolateral present, can anyone explain what theyre talking about? it has says im consistent with with pulmonary hypertension, but isnt that high blood pressure. i definitely dont have that. c?

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Can you have normal blood pressure with pulmonary hypertension?

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Can u have low or normal blood pressure reading with gp but still have pulmonary hypertension?

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How is pulmonary hypertension discovered if different from when gp does blood pressure with arm cuff?

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What would it be the explanation for having pulmonary hypertension and hypotension (low blood pressure) at the same time? it is possible because i have both, but how? is it normal? by the way, bradycardia as well.

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My rv pressure is 25-30 mhg does this suggest possible pulmonary hypertension?

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Does everyone with pulmonary hypertension need a catheterization to measure pressures?

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