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Can pulmonary arterial hypertension reverse overtime? i had an echo done and the cardiologist said i had mild pulmonary arterial hypertension (45 mm hg peak systolic) along with a moderately dilated left atrium?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Maybe : If the underlying cause of pulmonary hypertension is treated successfully if it’s a medical or surgical problem the condition can stabilize or improve.
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