Pregnancy in pulmonary hypertension is a very sensitive and multifaceted topic. Beyond medical considerations, cultural, religious, and personal beliefs play pivotal roles, adding layers of complexity to the decision-making process. Navigating this delicate journey requires a comprehensive understanding of each individual’s unique circumstances and values.
Panelists
Karen M. Olsson MD – Department of Respiratory Medicine, Pulmonary Hypertension Programme, Hannover School of Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Germany; Member of the Task Force for the 2022 ESC/ERS clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
Dr. Esther J. Nossent – Pulmonologist, Amsterdam UMC, centre of expertise for Pulmonary Hypertension
Pisana Ferrari – former pulmonary hypertension patient (diagnosed during pregnancy) double lung transplant recipient, patient advocate, President of AIPI OdV, Italian Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Secretary General of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension
Moderator
Dr. Andreas Reimann, Managing Partner of admedicum, experts in Patient Engagement and Access
Learning objectives
- What the new guidelines on pulmonary hypertension say about pregnancy
- What is new with respect to the previous guidelines
- Understanding the physiology and why pregnancy is challenging in pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary hypertension and contraception
- Pregnancy in pulmonary hypertension
- Future outlooks
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Our goal is to empower people living with pulmonary hypertension and their families by providing actionable insights and practical knowledge. All webinars will be broadcast across multiple platforms, including the PH-KSP website, LinkedIn Live and Facebook Live, to ensure broad accessibility and participation.
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