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My pcp send me home without treatment or anything after reviewing my echo that showed moderate pulm htn 42,57 mmhg, and said don't worry.. is that ok?

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Dr. Theresa Henderson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lung hypertension: At your age you should not have any pulmonary hypertension and the pressures you reported should be looked into. See a pulmonologist that works with pulmonary hypertension. Be sure your bring a copy of theECHO on a disc with you and the report as well.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Get seen: No physician knows everything. You need a follow-up with a specialist.

Answered 2/3/2017

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