What should I expect of my appointment at the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Pulmonary Hypertension program when I am referred there?
At the time of your appointment, you will be introduced to our PH nurse, who will be your contact person for future questions and pulmonary hypertension-related needs. You will then be evaluated by one of our physicians with expertise in PH. At the end of this visit, the physician will explain the diagnostic and treatment plan and discuss all relevant issues with you. Tests will be performed after the initial visit(s) to confirm if PH is present and to better define the type of PH you may have. Once the testing and evaluation are completed, your physician will discuss various therapeutic options and will determine the option(s) most appropriate for your specific case. Follow-up office visits and testing are initially scheduled every two to four months to monitor treatment effectives and disease progression. Depending on the type and severity of your PH and the presence of other conditions (e.g., sleep apnea, emphysema or heart failure) the PH team may recommend additional interventions
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