After I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), I was so scared of doing any further damage to my heart that I stopped exercising altogether. I even gave up cycling, which was my main way of getting around. I spent a lot of time in bed and led a…
Chronically Uncool – a Column by Ellie Bird
Welcome to Ellie Bird’s “Chronically Uncool,” a new Pulmonary Hypertension News column. When I was at university, I had a boyfriend who was obsessed with fitness. I had always been a very active person — I particularly liked to swim — but I had never been much of a gym bunny.
Recent Posts
- PAH treatment CPD1 shows promise in preclinical study
- World Pulmonary Hypertension Day champions hope in clinical trials
- Corvista, Mayo Clinic team up to study non-invasive PH diagnostic test
- Irregular heart rhythms linked to higher risks for PAH patients in US study
- Study shows PH treatment needs drop as kids with BPD grow
