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If someone had pulmonary hypertension and shortness of breath at rest would it most likely get worse with exertion?
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Absolutely!: in fact many pts with mild-mod PHTN at rest have severe elevation of pressures with mild to mod activity. The cause of the PHTN needs to be determined and then therapy tailored accordingly.
Answered 5/31/2014
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