Thank You

Posted by Theresa  on April 16, 1999 at 11:09:57
Thank you!  I really appreciate all your time in answering my questions.
As you can imagine, having to be sent for a right heart cath for PH after just having had a baby is a little overwhelming.   As is, trying to sort through all the test results we have had so far.  We are now being seen at the Cleveland CLinic by Dr Schilz, who  is very nice and have a right heart cath scheduled for May 3.  The technician (at the clinic) thought I did have some shunt-two way.  The person reviewing it though it was shunt or valve leak and have the entire echo redone because they were unsure.
The second time the tech still thought it was shunt but the final report showed valve leakaage (so I assume the person reviewing it went with that).  I think your suggestion of a congentital specialist and a trans-echo is wise-considering the disagreement on the echo and the seroius nature of PH.  I really appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions, it can be difficult to sort out who to see and where to go next.  The best of luck ot you in your own endeavors.  I am sure you help alot of people like me on this line.  thanks-Theresa

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD-APS on April 17, 1999 at 12:07:03
Dear Theresa,
Thank you for answering and for seeking care at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr.Shilz is the pulmonary hypertension specialist and if need be (i.e. it turns out you do have a congenital defect that needs repair)he can refer you to our congenital experts over in M41 building.  Good Luck to you, I am sorry that you are dealing with all of this so soon after the birth of your child, but I am glad that you have sought care so early (if I remember correctly, your pulmonary hypertension is mild and you have mildly dilated, normally functioning right heart.