Estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure

What does "Estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure is a measure doctors use to get an idea of how much pressure is in the lungs' main blood vessel when the heart is pumping blood. It's like checking the pressure in a water hose when the water is turned on. This measurement helps doctors understand how well the heart and lungs are working together. High pressure could mean there's a problem with how the heart is pumping blood or how the lungs are receiving it.

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