- female
- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm feeling a bit worried after our recent echocardiography showed mild pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and moderate tricuspid regurgitation. Can this one test really confirm I have PAH, or should I be looking into more testing? And what should I expect in terms of life expectancy with mild PAH? Is there any chance that this condition can be cured?
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Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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