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I’m not diagnosed with PAH, but my number as of May was 39. Is that a high number?

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If it is over 25 it is considered high! As all my Dr. ave said!

5 days ago
A myPHteam Member

My number has been 125 Just to make you feel better!

6 days ago
A myPHteam Member

If your heart pressure is 25 it is only just above normal if you are still having symptoms perhaps check with your MD about the exercise induced PH.

3 hours ago
A myPHteam Member

An mPAP pressure reading of 39 would be considered high and would be diagnosing PH without specifying which sub-group within PH you would be in. mPAPs readings are gotten through Right Heart Catheterizations, which is the only formally recognized test for diagnosing PH.

From reading your posting, I'm thinking that your reading of 39 was from an echo cardiogram and refers to your Systolic pressure??? If so, a Systolic reading of 39 would indicate cause for getting a Right Heart Cath done...though some insurance companies use 40 as the cut off point. Echo results are only considered as guiding points, not diagnosing points.

7 days ago
myPHteam

It sounds like the number being referred to might be a mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP), measured in mmHg. That's a key number doctors use when looking at pulmonary hypertension.

To give some context on what the numbers mean:

- An mPAP below 20 mmHg is generally considered normal
- An mPAP above 20 mmHg can indicate Show Full Answer

It sounds like the number being referred to might be a mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP), measured in mmHg. That's a key number doctors use when looking at pulmonary hypertension.

To give some context on what the numbers mean:

- An mPAP below 20 mmHg is generally considered normal
- An mPAP above 20 mmHg can indicate pulmonary hypertension
- An mPAP of 39 mmHg is notably above that threshold

So yes, 39 mmHg would be considered elevated. However, a diagnosis involves more than just one number — doctors also look at other measurements and test results together. Since there's no formal diagnosis yet, it's really important to follow up with a specialist — ideally a pulmonologist or cardiologist who has experience with pulmonary hypertension. They can look at the full picture and determine next steps.

Don't hesitate to advocate for yourself and ask questions at your next appointment. You deserve clear answers! 💙

7 days ago

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