This Software Can Predict Heart Failure

Software developed by the Medical Research Council in the U.K. could help save lives by indicating how long a person’s heart will continue to work. Scientists from the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences trialed the software on pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients. MORE: How is pulmonary hypertension diagnosed? The…

Explaining Why PH Is a Neglected Condition

In this video from MD Magazine TV, Dr. Stephen Y. Chan talks about why he feels pulmonary hypertension (PH) has been a neglected condition when it comes to researching treatments. MORE: Approved pulmonary hypertension drugs reduce hospitalization. Find out more. Chan explains that when he was taught about pulmonary…

This Software Can Predict Heart Failure

Software developed by the Medical Research Council in the U.K. could help save lives by indicating how long a person’s heart will continue to work. Scientists from the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences trialed the software on pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients. How is pulmonary hypertension diagnosed? Find out…

Why Pulmonary Hypertension is a Neglected Condition

In this video from MD Magazine TV, Dr. Stephen Y. Chan talks about why he feels pulmonary hypertension (PH) has been a neglected condition when it comes to researching treatments. Approved pulmonary hypertension drugs reduce hospitalization. Find out more. Chan explains that when he was taught about pulmonary…

Managing Prostacyclin Therapies for Pulmonary Hypertension

Prostacyclin is a naturally occurring compound found in the human body which stops platelets (which prevent blood clotting) from sticking together and helps to lower blood pressure in the lungs.  Patients with pulmonary hypertension have low levels of prostacyclin. Dr. Mandell explains how to improve breathing with some…