Pulmonary Hypertension

Question 1

Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension

Answer 1

• Dyspnoea
• Fatigue
• Exertional chest pain
• Exertional syncope
• Weight gain from Oedema from RV failure
• Anorexia
• Abdominal pain in RUQ (passive hepatic congestion)

Question 2

Examination findings of Pulmonary Hypertension

Answer 2

• Increased intensity of pulmonic component of second heart sound
• RVF
  
  • ^ JVP, R-sided third or fourth heart sound. Lef parasternal heave. Wide splitting of second heart sound.
  • Holosystolic murmur of tricuspid regurgitation.

Question 3

Examination findings of Pulmonary Hypertension

Answer 3

• Increased intensity of pulmonic component of second heart sound
• RVF
  
  • ^ JVP, R-sided third or fourth heart sound. Lef parasternal heave. Wide splitting of second heart sound.
  • Holosystolic murmur of tricuspid regurgitation.