The Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension with Dr. Chad Miller and Dr. Craig Patterson

This podcast episode addresses the complexities of diagnosing pulmonary hypertension (PH), emphasizing the crucial distinction between pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and other forms of PH. It features Drs. Chad Miller and Craig Patterson, who share insights on the challenges in timely diagnosis due to PH's rarity and overlap with other conditions. They stress understanding the underlying physiology to avoid unnecessary testing, highlighting that outcomes for PAH are worse than some cancers, underscoring the importance of accurate diagnosis. The discussion covers the importance of right heart catheterization, VQ scans, and CT angiograms in diagnosing different types of pulmonary hypertension, including CTEF, and the necessity of expert evaluation to identify treatable conditions.