A member asked:

Is pulmonary htn usualy get worst by time? and what's the causes? 42,57mmhg i'm19 iheared that echo is not accurate for pulmonary htn, is it true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Depends: Pulmonary hypertension may have no known cause(idiopathic) or may be secondary to heart or other lung pathology. It can be stable or it can worsen. Echocardiography gives a rough idea of the degree of pulmonary hypertension, but right sided cardiac catheterization gives an accurate reading. A cardiologist or pulmonologist should assess, diagnose and,if needed, treat and follow-up your problem.

Answered 11/6/2016

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