Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

If you have any of these, see your doctor. They suggest a condition that may need medical attention.

Progressive shortness of breath
Chronic cough
Chronic fatigue
Fainting spells
Ankle swelling from fluid retention
Heart pain ( angina )

Diagnosis

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You may be referred to a specialist in heart or lung diseases. A cardiologist focuses on the heart. A pulmonologist focuses on the lungs.

Tests may include the following:

Blood gas determination
Cardiac catheterization
Pulmonary function test
Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
Echocardiogram

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