Friday, July 22, 2011
Pulmonary Hypertension?
I have been informed that a right ventricular pressure (RV-RA pressure, systole) of 35 falls within the definition of pulmonary hypertension. Question: What does the number 35 mean? How serious a case of pulmonary hypertension is it? There is also a diagnosis of akinesis of the inferior wall, severe apical hypokinesis and mild to moderate aortic valve calcification. I would very much appreciate if someone could explain these terms and what the life expectancy of a 61 year old male with these symptoms (as well as copd and dilated cardiomyopaty, EF 18) is. Thankyou.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment