- female
- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm trying to understand my echo report. It says all chamber sizes are normal, there's no regurgitation, and valve morphology is normal, with normal LV function. But it doesn't mention anything about pulmonary artery pressure. Does this mean my pulmonary pressure is normal? I'm a bit confused and would love some clarity on this.
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Normal echo report..
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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