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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
Inner heart pressure
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Inner heart pressure
by JOOBOO, May 09, 2008 05:27PM
What is the inner blood pressure of the heart called and how serious is it when it measures higher than normal? Regular blood pressure varies from 120/70 to 106/60, cholesterol is great, blood glucose was normal at recent annual check-up. My echo from last year showed a slightly higher inner heart pressure than normal and my doctor wants to do a follow-up echo. Unfortunately, my insurance does not cover this or counts it toward the $2500 deductible. So, unless it is 100% necessary, I don't plan on having the test done. My mother died at 78 almost 79 from complications from diabetes. My Dad is 91. There is heart disease on my father's side. My mother's 3 sisters are all over 80.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Bogart, MD, May 10, 2008 11:04AM
, May 10, 2008 11:04AM
To: JOOBOO
I don't know exactly what the problem was from your description--was it a valve problem or maybe diastolic dysfunction?? You need to talk more to your doctor.
Member Comments (2)
by maggiemag, May 11, 2008 11:39AM
Was is mildly elevated pulmonary pressures? If so, what was the number? Why did you have an echo in the first place? It sounds like you have no symptoms, so I wouldn't worry too much, if you are certain your insurance won't cover it.
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