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Consult Request Guidelines
for Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
1) Echo-Doppler
2) ECG
3) Chest X-ray
4) CBC, comp, ANA, TSH
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
1)
V/Q scan
2)
PFT's and HRCT based upon chest x-ray
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
Appointment Timeframe
2 weeks to 2 months depending on severity of symptoms
How to Get Results to Consultant
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: When the appointment is made, you will be directed where to send or fax medical records
Clinic Contact Information
Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patients: 734-647-7321 or 888-287-1082
Clinic Location Sites
U-M Cardiovascular Center
UM Consulting Physician
Vallerie V. McLaughlin, M.D.
Melvyn Rubenfire, M.D.
Revised on:
06/20/2011