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What is the best approach to a high systolic pulmonary artery pressure on echocardiography?

Research Authors
Ahmed M , Dweik RA , Tonelli AR
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Research Journal
Cleve Clin J Med.
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Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
Vol.83
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Research Year
2016
Research_Pages
PP.256-260
Research Abstract

The incidental finding of high systolic pulmonary artery pressure on echocardiography is common. What we should do about it varies according to clinical presentation, comorbidities, and results of other tests, including assessment of the right ventricle. Thus, the optimal approach ranges from no further investigation to right heart catheterization and, in some cases, referral to a pulmonary hypertension center.