Diagnosing Pulmonary Hypertension, with Vallerie McLaughlin, M.D.
  • Last Updated: 08/18/2025

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be difficult to diagnose in a routine medical exam because the most common symptoms of PH, such as breathlessness, fatigue and dizziness, are also associated with many other conditions. If your doctor suspects that you have PH, he or she will want to review your medical and family history, perform a physical exam and perform one or more diagnostic tests.