Is There A Blood Test For People To Take Early To See If You Are Susceptible For PAH? Like My Kids. I Often Wonder If My Mother May Have
Had this and not diagnosed. I remember her having some of the symptoms.
I was recently diagnosed with PAH. Pulmonologist ordered some genetic testing. Seems I also have Reynauds and Scleroderma. I suspected the reynauds but not the scleroderma.
Thank you. So far we are managing symptoms. I just get so tired sometimes. But still swimming and taking my dogs out for runs!
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis'. I had a cousin who had Scleroderma.
Yes, there is a blood test that can help determine susceptibility to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), especially if there is a family history of the condition. Genetic testing can identify mutations in genes such as BMPR2, which is the most common genetic cause of heritable PAH. This test usually involves a blood or Show Full Answer
My Cardio Said My PH Is Bad, But The Pulmonologist Said Meds Don't Help And Send Me Back To Cardio. Is This Common?
What Kind Of Chest Pain Do You Have With Your Ph And How Severe Is It? Also How Often Does It Happen?
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