Re: Re: echo vs heart cath

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Joyce, thanks.Joyce wrote: Leanne, Here are a few sites explaining the difference. Have they already done an echo? http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN & cpsidt=14104931 http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:TAhUdxYI_LoJ:www.ccjm.org/pdffiles/BUDEV.PDF+echocardiogram+vs.+catheterization+pulmonary+hypertension & hl=en & gl=us & ct=clnk & cd=7 http://ats.ctsnetjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/81/3/1056 Hugs, Joyce PF 1997 Bronchiectasis 2004 INDIANA > I had a "Body Box" breathing test. When all the scores came back, it showed some pulmonary hypertension. Then, I had to go to a cardiologist for the heart

cath to determine the extent, then back to the pulmonologist who specializes in pulmonary hypertension. Did he tell you the symptoms? They are: Dizziness and fainting, extreme shortness of breath with little exertion, swollen legs and ankles and tingling in extremeties. I had all symptoms.> Good news: It can be treated effectively.> > > thanks> > > Dear all,> > Thanks for the support. Sher, thanks for the card, although I couldn't open it.> > Sher, you asked about the pulmonary hypertension. I'm actually not sure how it's determined. They want me to wear a halter monitor for 24 hours and then I figured the cath would tell them information. I'm too new to this stuff. Can someone who has hypertension fill us in?> >

Leanne> > > Leanne Storch> Executive Assistant & Patient Advocate> Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation> 1332 N. Halsted, Suite 201> Chicago, IL 60622> www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org> P> F> > It takes your breath away > __________________________________________________>