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Diagnose with a hole in my heart

November 6, 2024
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Epoprostenol IV drip is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It works by dilating the blood vessels in the lungs, increasing blood flow, and slowing the scarring in the blood vessels, which helps delay the progression of the disease.

For diagnosing conditions like a hole in the heart, cardiac Show Full Answer

Epoprostenol IV drip is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It works by dilating the blood vessels in the lungs, increasing blood flow, and slowing the scarring in the blood vessels, which helps delay the progression of the disease.

For diagnosing conditions like a hole in the heart, cardiac catheterization is often used. This procedure measures blood pressure within the heart and pulmonary arteries and detects abnormal connections between the right and left sides of the heart.

November 6, 2024

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