TableĀ 4

Symptoms and clinical signs of pulmonary hypertension

Clinical signsSymptoms
RV heaveSOB
Active precordiumSOB on exercise
Accentuated P2Fatigue/tiredness
Pansystolic murmur (TR)Exercise intolerance
Diastolic murmur (PR)Dizziness/syncope
JV distensionChest pain/angina
Abdominal distension/hepatomegalyVisible neck veins
Peripheral oedemaAbdominal distension
AscitesOedema
Cool peripheries
  • SOB; shortness of breath.