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               2. Asymptomatic with Elevated PA pressures but PVR <4WU/m2
                       1. F/U q3-6 months (q3 months if <3yo)
                       2. Echo q6 months
                       3. CBC, CMP, BNP q 6 months
                       4. EKG q6 months
                       5. Holter/Event Monitor q1 year
                       6. Exercise with Metabolic q2 years
                       7. Catheterization for PVR q 1 year
               3. Symptomatic or with PVR > 4 WU/m2
                       1. F/U q1-3 months
                       2. Echo q1-3 months
                       3. CBC, CMP, BNP q 1-3 months
                       4. EKG q3 months
                       5. Holter/Event Monitor q1 year
                       6. Exercise with Metabolic q 1-2 years
                       7. Catheterization for PVR q6months to 1 year
                       8. Referral for transplant/VAD evaluation should be considered
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