The Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension has just held the last webinar of the six-part series it launched in June 2023 exploring the innovations outlined in the 2022 joint clinical guidelines on pulmonary hypertension by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Across these six insightful sessions, we delved into pivotal […]
Throughout the month of November 2023, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) USA shared the stories of people who “Live PHearlessly” to raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension. More than 30 people with the condition participated. See their stories at this link on the Pulmonary Hypertension Association website. Coupled with those stories, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association also
Today marks International Volunteer Day! A wonderful opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have generously dedicated their time and energy to the establishment and launch of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension and its knowledge-sharing initiative! 🔹 The AfPH President Ioanna Alysandratou Ιωάννα Αλυσανδράτου, and Board Members Luc MATTHYSEN (Secretary) and Hans-Dieter Kulla (Treasurer) 🔹 The AfPH
The findings of the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s major research into people’s lived experiences of pulmonary hypertension have now been published and you can find them here. The survey was completed 859 times, and the results will underpin the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s charitable activity for the next five years. Disclaimer While every possible effort
The European Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, PHA Europe, held its Annual European Pulmonary Hypertension Conference (APHEC) in Barcelona from 8-12 November 2023 in Castelledefels, Barcelona (Spain). The conference featured presentations by distinguished members of the scientific community (Prof. Adam Torbicki, Poland; Prof. Jean-Luc Vachiéry, Belgium; Prof Joanna Pepke-Zabka, UK; Prof. Jimmy Ford, USA; Prof. Dr.
On the 11th of November the Dutch Pulmonary Hypertension Association held a remarkably successful Information Day on pulmonary hypertension, with the central theme being “20 years moving forward.” The auditorium was filled to the last seat, with 160 participants. The day started with the opening remarks by the Chair, Ms Miriam Kap, a nurse specialist
The most familiar exercise capacity test in the field of pulmonary arterial hypertension is the 6-Minute Walk Test, where patients walk up and down a corridor for 6 minutes while their physiological parameters and distance walked are measured. This test is also used in other, different types of diseases, and Dr Joe Newman, a clinical
Sophie Papageorgis is a counsellor and psychotherapist who has lived with pulmonary hypertension since she was a teenager. Check out her top tips for taking care of your mind when you have pulmonary hypertension at this link on the phocusonlifestyle.org website. Sophie invites persons struggling, feeling sad, anxious, or depressed, to reach out for support
The steering group of the European Society for Organ Transplant (ESOT) patients’ inclusion initiative invites European transplant patient organizations to endorse and spread the call: Monitoring health after transplantation: A call for a European effort to collect follow up data on transplant recipients and living donors. This call urges organizations dealing with transplantation to work
Attendees at our October 12 webinar had the invaluable opportunity to gain firsthand insights from two global authorities in the field of pulmonary hypertension. These distinguished experts, both co-authors of the 2022 European Society of Cardiology and European Respiratory Society clinical guidelines on pulmonary hypertension, shed light on the updated treatment algorithm outlined in the guidelines.
Today, on ‘World Mental Health Day’, an international day dedicated to global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma, it’s important to recognize the profound impact of conditions like pulmonary hypertension. Beyond the physical limitations, individuals grapple with uncertainty about the future, potential challenges in continuing their careers, the necessity of regular medical
The French pulmonary hypertension association HtaPFrance has chosen the beautiful region of Sologne for the 2023 edition of the WEEF, Week-End-Enfants-Familles, and in particular the charming “Ferme de Courcimont”. Set in 11 hectares of woods, moorland and ponds, the Ferme de Courcimont is in the heart of the Sologne and less than 2 hours from Paris.
PHA’s “Introduction to Exercise” video series offers five videos and printable resources on the benefits of exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, as well as yoga, strength training and cardio exercise instruction. The five videos cover the following topics IMPORTANT! The PHA specifies that patients must consult their pulmonary hypertension care team before starting to exercise!
Prof. Serpil Erzurum is Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Academic Officer and Chair of the Lerner Research Institute. Dr. Erzurum has won numerous awards, has published more than 300 articles, and is among the top 1% cited researchers in the world. This interview was originally published in English on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish
This guide, recently published by the Canadian pulmonary hypertension association, PHA Canada, is designed as a tool to help teachers and school staff learn about pulmonary hypertension and fostering open communication and understanding. The Guide includes the following documents: Read more at this link on the PHA Canada website
PHA Canada’s scholarship program awards up to $10,000 to outstanding trainees in support of their research into the field of pulmonary hypertension. This research program allows emerging pulmonary hypertension researchers—whose projects will contribute to the better understanding or treatment of pulmonary hypertension—to fully delve into their scientific studies, in collaboration with specialized pulmonary hypertension clinics
The 2023 PHA Canada Research scholarship application process opens September 1, 2023! Read Post »
Are you currently grappling with pulmonary hypertension and finding that it’s impacting your emotional well-being, possibly leading to feelings of low mood or depression? The Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK has partnered with researchers at the University of Cardiff and Nottingham Trent University to conduct a study evaluating a new self-help programme for pulmonary hypertension patients who live
Huge success for this year’s World Pulmonary Hypertension Day on May 5! The summer edition of the Mariposa Journal reports on the exciting events organised in 22 European countries to celebrate this occasion, and on the social media campaign which accompanied it, which reached an estimated 6 million individuals worldwide. World PH Day is a
Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension is the USA Pulmonary Hypertension Association‘s quarterly medical journal, directed by an editorial board of renowned experts with the oversight of PHA’s Scientific Leadership Council. The latest edition, Vol.22, N°2, 2023, features many interesting articles. Topics covered include: Full text of this edition of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension is available at this link
Prof. Lewis J. Rubin with Kamil Hamidullah, immediate past President of the PAHSSc This interview was originally published in Turkish on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc in December 2021.Our sincerest thanks go to our friends and colleagues at the PAHSSc for graciously allowing us to republish this interview and share with
