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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Pulmonary Hypertension – When to Refer
Guest: Hilary M. DuBrock, M.D. (@hilarydubrockMD)
Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. (@KyleWKlarich)
It's important to consider pulmonary hypertension (PH) in the evaluation of patients with unexplained dyspnea. If a patient's echocardiogram shows a systolic pressure more than 50 mm HG, referral to a PH specialist for screening is crucial.
Joining us today to discuss PH is Hilary M. DuBrock, M.D., Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Specific topics discussed:
- Definition and classification of PH
- History, signs and symptoms that indicate a possible diagnosis of PH
- Initial screening indicators of PH
- Right-heart catheterization necessary for diagnosis
- When to consider referral to PH specialists
- Pitfalls for cardiologists to avoid in discussing a diagnosis of PH with patients
- Impact of other disorders on PH
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