Re: Pulmonary hypertension

[Bob__0__0]

Posted By Bob on August 07, 1999 at 18:29:00PHi                                                        Does pulmonary hypertension has two numbers like blood (120sys over 80dia) pressure does? If it does what are normal limits for each, that is systolic and diastolic? Also how is the average calculated? Thank you. BobPPHR WIDTH=75% SIZE=4 COLOR=#000090

[CF-CARDIO-MD-JMF]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD JMF on August 08, 1999 at 14:50:10PDear Bob,pPulmonary hypertension is defined as increased pressure in the pulmonary circuit.  This is similar to hypertension in the general circulation.  the normal numbers for the pulmonary artery pressures are:  Average 25/9 with a mean of 15  when we use the term mean it is a mean pressure ( 2 times  the diastolic ( 9x2) + 1 times systolic (25) divided by 3 = 15).  The normal range for a systolic pressure is 17 - 32 , normal range for diastolic is 4-13 and normal mean range is therefore 9-19.  ppressures above these values are considered elevated.  ppI hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.pInformation provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.ppp--------------------------------------------------------------------------------brPPHR WIDTH=75% SIZE=4 COLOR=#000090

[Bob__0__0]

Posted By Bob on August 08, 1999 at 19:00:25PbrDoes tricuspid valve RV systolic pressure means the same as pulmonary systolic pressure?Calculating the above formula I got different answear.Is it less than 15 or more?Than you .BobPPHR WIDTH=75% SIZE=4 COLOR=#000090

[CF-CARDIO-MD-JMF]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD JMF on August 09, 1999 at 08:10:58PRV systolic pressure is not pulmonary artery pressure.

[Bob__0__0]

Posted By Bob on August 09, 1999 at 18:44:39

On my echo report says RV systolic pressure is 20 mmHg.Does not say anything about diastolic, average or mean.Does s










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