How to check pulmonary hypertension

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Pulmonary hypertension is a disease that many middle-aged and elderly people will suffer from. After suffering from pulmonary hypertension, they will have dyspnea, fatigue, angina pectoris and other symptoms. Now I will share with you how to check pulmonary hypertension.

How to check pulmonary hypertension

First, electrocardiogram: it may be one of the earliest examinations that need to be carried out, and may find "right heart hypertrophy". But ECG itself can not diagnose pulmonary hypertension. Blood test: arterial blood gas (check blood oxygen), liver and kidney function, and check for collagen vascular disease (such as lupus erythematosus or scleroderma), thyroid problems, infection, HIV antibody, etc. They are used to determine the possible cause and development stage of your disease.

Second, Doppler echocardiography, which is noninvasive, is the most important tool for preliminary diagnosis. In the ultrasonic examination, if there is "right ventricular cavity enlargement, motion weakening; ventricular septal process left ventricular cavity; left ventricle is smaller than normal", it indicates that pulmonary hypertension is serious. Ultrasound is widely used to detect pulmonary artery pressure, abnormal cardiac structure, or abnormal cardiac blood flow. It is used to make a definite diagnosis, speculate the cause and monitor the development of the disease.

Third, right heart catheterization: is a clear diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension the most accurate and useful examination. All patients received at least one right heart catheterization examination, which is also the invasive examination so far. The doctor enters the body through the neck vein (or femoral vein) through a thin soft catheter, and enters the pulmonary artery through the right heart system. The pressure of the pulmonary artery and other related pressures (including right heart pressure and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) can be detected as soon as possible.

matters needing attention

When patients with pulmonary hypertension go out, they should keep warm, avoid catching cold and try not to go to crowded places. Regular life, work and rest on time, do not watch TV all night, so that the biological clock to maintain a good rhythm. Emotional stability, not too happy and sad, entertainment should be moderate. Pay attention to food hygiene, do not overeat, do not eat too greasy food. Don't hide the fact that you are sick and sick. If you feel uncomfortable, you should see a doctor in time. Otherwise, it's easy to delay your illness. You must contact the doctor in time to see a doctor in time.