Category: Q & A with Grok

FVC / DLCO in PH

Hey Grok, how does the FVC %/DLCO % ratio work to predict Pulmonary Hypertension? THOUGHTS The FVC%/DLCO% ratio is a non-invasive clue from pulmonary function tests (PFTs) that helps flag possible pulmonary hypertension (PH, including PAH) in conditions like systemic sclerosis/scleroderma, where vascular issues in the lungs can occur independently of or alongside interstitial lung […]

Meds Interactons

Med Interactions Hey Grok, my doctor has added Sildenafil 20 mg 3 times a day to my meds. I take my Hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 mg at lunch to keep my Omeprazole 20 mg from interfering with the Hydroxychloroquine. Is it ok to take the Sildenafil at lunch with my Hydroxychloroquine? Is there anything I should […]