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Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Articles by Wendy Henderson

Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension

In this video from MD Magazine TV, Dr. Stephen Y. Chang talks about how we can better understand pulmonary hypertension and how research has helped to unravel the mysteries of the disease. Discover six ways you can help to raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension. Chang discusses the differences…

How Heart Failure Can Cause Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be caused by many conditions such as autoimmune diseases like scleroderma or lupus, and existing lung diseases such as COPD. In this short video from PHA Canada, we find out more about how heart disease can cause the chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension. Find…

Explaining the Diagnosis Process for Pulmonary Hypertension

In this video from MD Magazine TV, Dr. Stephen Chang explains how the chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, is diagnosed by describing the diagnostic tests needed and difficulties they pose for patients. Find out more about diagnosing pulmonary hypertension here. Dr. Chang explains that pulmonary hypertension (PH) is…

Explaining Pulmonary Hypertension in 60 Seconds

In this video from the Mayo Clinic, pulmonologist Dr. Charles Burger explains what the chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension is. Dr. Burger explains that pulmonary hypertension (PH) differs from regular hypertension because the blood pressure is high in the lungs which in turn makes the right side of the heart…

Explaining Pulmonary Hypertension (In a Bathtub)

In this eccentric video from Jennifer Janzer, we get to hear about pulmonary hypertension from a patient while she sits in the bath listening to 1940s music. Find out more about the new treatments available for pulmonary hypertension patients.   Despite the strange circumstances, Jennifer’s vlog covers…

Living With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

https://vimeo.com/170026807 This video from Information Television Network is all about Debbie Atkinson from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Debbie was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in 2002 after presenting some of the classic symptoms of the disease–shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness. Discover 11 tips to help you sleep…


A Conversation With Rare Disease Advocates