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Echo results show borderline elevated pulmonary artery pressure: 31-36mmhg. cardiologist did not mention and discharged. 19yo female. risk of disease?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

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None: Pulmonary pressure up to 35mmHg is NORMAL and could be higher depending on hydration status, anxiety, caffeine intake, hour of the day and another 10-15 factors. If the cardiologist was not worried, you should not worry either. Those values are normal.

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Answered 6/28/2015

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A member asked:

Echo results show borderline elevated pulmonary artery pressure: 31-36mmhg. cardiologist did not mention and discharged. 19yo female. risk of disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Dr Fisher and 2 doctors agreed

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