A life-support machine that temporarily replaces the heart and lungs — known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) — boosts survival among pregnant women who develop severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). That’s according to a case series and literature review that found ECMO use in pregnancy-related PAH has improved survival…
Echinacoside (ECH), a naturally occurring compound derived from certain plants, particularly echinacea, was shown to ease the signs and symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in rats in a laboratory study. The researchers found that ECH worked by normalizing calcium signaling in the muscle cells lining blood vessels, which…
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Understanding pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be challenging. It’s a complex, unpredictable disease, and explaining it to others can feel daunting. So I’ve put together a quick explainer that may help. Last year, at the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s (PHA) Capitol Hill Day, I explained PH to many people while…
An expert panel convened by the American Lung Association and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association has developed practical flowcharts to help U.S. healthcare providers diagnose and treat pulmonary hypertension (PH). The meeting aimed to guide providers through the most recent European guidelines for PH diagnosis and treatment. The…
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