Also, my test was performed by a sonography technician, not a physician. I also experience palpitations, particularly when lying down. Dear Emily, Right sided pressure is the amount of blood rpessure on the right side of the heart and is usually checked on the standard echocardiogram. A technician obtains the pictures which are then interpreted by a physician. I hope you find this information useful.
Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only.
Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.