Pulm HTN varies: The pulm artery pressure fluctuates in part in relation to blood pressure fluxes as well as fluid status and medications among other things. It is good news that the number came down as this suggests that it is less likely due to a disease in the pulmonary arteries or lungs themselves.
Answered 12/17/2014
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PA pressure: Measurement of PA pressure besides body position has technical factors which can influence what the reader interprets as the PA pressure. Some of these factors can produce a false impression of elevated or lesser PA pressure. In general we try to take the whole clinical picture into consideration when interpreting the study.
Answered 11/30/2014
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