This is incredible. Our client, Dr Erica Baravik-Munsell is so impressed with your work and would love to connect with you. What is the best way to reach you so we can loop in Dr Munsell? Thank you in advance. Laurie Guzman
So the flow in the PA is more laminar with PH ? Is it something u judge on the pwd curve profiles ? Would it be common to find a turbulent flow in the absence of PH ?
Hi Pascal- response from Pedro! Pulmonary hypertension is an increase in the pulmonary vascular pressures. The flow in the pulmonary artery is laminar but may have a lower maximum velocity and slower acceleration. There are some changes in the pulsed wave Doppler flow profile that reflect this slower acceleration and possible partial closure of the valve during systole, however these changes do not reliably indicate PHT. The best indicator is an elevated tricuspid regurgitation velocity (>2.8-3 m/S). A turbulent flow in the pulmonary artery may be seen with obstructive diseases such as pulmonic stenosis or dynamic obstruction. Hope that helps answer your question! VVS
This is incredible. Our client, Dr Erica Baravik-Munsell is so impressed with your work and would love to connect with you. What is the best way to reach you so we can loop in Dr Munsell? Thank you in advance. Laurie Guzman
Thank you Laurie, do visit our website www.vvs.vet - we have a 'contact us' section. Best wishes. VVS Team
So the flow in the PA is more laminar with PH ? Is it something u judge on the pwd curve profiles ? Would it be common to find a turbulent flow in the absence of PH ?
Hi Pascal- response from Pedro!
Pulmonary hypertension is an increase in the pulmonary vascular pressures. The flow in the pulmonary artery is laminar but may have a lower maximum velocity and slower acceleration. There are some changes in the pulsed wave Doppler flow profile that reflect this slower acceleration and possible partial closure of the valve during systole, however these changes do not reliably indicate PHT. The best indicator is an elevated tricuspid regurgitation velocity (>2.8-3 m/S).
A turbulent flow in the pulmonary artery may be seen with obstructive diseases such as pulmonic stenosis or dynamic obstruction.
Hope that helps answer your question! VVS