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Pulmonary Hypertension

Posted by Mary D @maryd, May 26, 2018

I'm wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and would share what type it is, the symptoms they had, and their journey to a diagnosis. The more I read about it, the more I am convinced that I have it but the doctor's just keep repeating echos and telling me they are normal. They will not move on to an invasive test like a right heart cath but from what I've read, that might be the only accurate way to diagnose it.

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carculmer | @carculmer | Jan 19 8:56am
In reply to @riflemanz64 "@carculmer I had a heart catheterization done in December. They go thru the right wrist radial..." + (show)
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@carculmer
I had a heart catheterization done in December. They go thru the right wrist radial artery. You feel zero pain only a slight burning when they first go in. Mine took a full 6 minutes to complete. You are awake and you can watch the monitors. Kind of a neat experience. They give you a slight sedative to calm your nerves but you don’t sleep. I was talking to the doctors and nurses during it. I was scared of this procedure but it’s really a breeze. They do shave the groin area just in case they can’t go thru the wrist. Hope this helps.

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@riflemanz64 yes it does, thank you - how were your pressures?

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