The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is the world’s oldest and currently the largest organization of its kind focused on fighting pulmonary hypertension (PH). But talking about the work of the organization or how it was born is not possible without first telling the story of the four women who met…
According to the Mayo Clinic, discover which type of treatments or medications are available to help treat pulmonary hypertension. 1. Blood vessel dilators (vasodilators) Pulmonary hypertension is a disease which narrows the blood vessels, so using blood vessel dilators as a treatment will help since…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZjVxgHXR8E I Am News, a local community news project from Swansea, UK, shared this video where you can meet Margaret Barnard. Margaret is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient, a member of the British Lung Foundation and Breathe Easy Group. In this video, she shares a little bit…
Chloe Temtchine is a celebrity and singer like many others, but she is also a pulmonary hypertension (PH) patient who uses her talent to raise awareness for the disease. The breathing tubes that the singer needs to use while singing became her mark, while her music became an inspiration for patients…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KX_0biPgmQ Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disease characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs and right side of the heart. Patients often experience symptoms such as shortness of breath (dyspnea), fatigue, dizziness or fainting spells (syncope), chest pressure or pain, swelling (edema) in the ankles, legs and…
Pulmonary hypertension is often related to other diseases and conditions, scleroderma being one of them. Dr. Dinesh Khanna, from the University of Michigan, shares some thoughts regarding pulmonary arterial hypertension screening guidelines recommended annually for patients living with systemic sclerosis. ElsGlobalMedicalNews shared this video in…
It’s happening on Monday, June 6th at Sardi’s, NYC! The 2nd annual event to raise awareness for pulmonary hypertension, Breathless On Broadway will gather some of the finest broadway superstars who will join forces in an attempt to raise awareness for PH, by going ‘breathless’. Max Von Essen ( Evita,…
For diagnosing pulmonary hypertension, doctors can advance a catheter all the way into the area and measure the pressure that’s in the pulmonary artery. In this video from khanacademymedicine, shared in late 2014, learn more about pulmonary hypertension diagnosis with this illustrated clip.
In this video, shared by Rare Disease Report in 2013, the role of KCNK3 gene mutations in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension is discussed. Listen to Dr. Wendy Chung, from Columbia University, talk about how a team of researchers identified a new gene…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcycEgCKpzo Have you ever heard about familial pulmonary arterial hypertension? For those who live or have personal contact with a rare and complicated disease such as pulmonary hypertension, there are several topics about the condition that can be difficult to understand. In this video, shared by the …
Iyengar Yoga (IY) may be able to increase the quality of life in patients who suffer from pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This conclusion is from a research team at the universities of Calgary and Alberta in Canada, and was recently presented at the 36th Annual International Society for Heart and…
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare, life-threatening disease that affects the pulmonary arteries, the lungs, and the heart. Patients who suffer from the disease have narrowed and obstructed pulmonary arteries, which are the vessels responsible for transporting blood from the heart to the lungs. As a result, the heart has to…
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