Pulmonary Hypertension – When to Refer

<p>Pulmonary Hypertension – When to Refer</p> <p>Guest: Hilary M. DuBrock, M.D. (<a href='http://twitter.com/hilarydubrockMD'>@hilarydubrockMD</a>)</p> <p>Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. (<a href='http://twitter.com/KyleWKlarich'>@KyleWKlarich</a>)</p> <p>It's important to consider pulmonary hypertension (PH) in the evaluation of patients with unexplained dyspnea. If a patient's echocardiogram shows a systolic pressure more than 50 mm HG, referral to a PH specialist for screening is crucial.</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss PH is Hilary M. DuBrock, M.D., Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>Definition and classification of PH</li> <li>History, signs and symptoms that indicate a possible diagnosis of PH</li> <li>Initial screening indicators of PH</li> <li>Right-heart catheterization necessary for diagnosis</li> <li>When to consider referral to PH specialists</li> <li>Pitfalls for cardiologists to avoid in discussing a diagnosis of PH with patients</li> <li>Impact of other disorders on PH</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores today!</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast episode transcript found <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4bvafw/P-MayoCV29_Pulmonary_Hypertension_When_to_Refer_Klaric