French pulmonary arterial hypertension patient Anne-Narie Amilhat celebrates 35 years from her heart/lung transplant!

Anne-Marie Amilhat, a 73-year-old woman from France, received a diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in 1980 and underwent heart/lung transplant surgery in 1988. Recently, she joyously marked her 35th transplant anniversary surrounded by family and friends. The celebration was graced by the presence of Prof. Philippe Dartevelle, a thoracic surgeon at Marie Lannelongue Hospital, France, […]

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Genetic counselling and testing in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): a consensus statement on behalf of the International Consortium for Genetic Studies in PAH, European Respiratory Journal

Aside from the commonly observed BMPR2 gene (bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2), there are several other genes, each falling into distinct functional categories, that have been identified as contributors to pulmonary arterial hypertension development. This has led both specialized and general healthcare providers to encounter various inquiries about the necessity, methods, and potential outcomes of

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Scientific presentations, case studies and workshops at the German pulmonary hypertension association ph e.v.’s annual patient meeting, October 20-22, 2023

The German pulmonary hypertension association, ph e.v., held the 24th edition of its Annual Patient Meeting on October 20-22, 2023, at the Education Center of the Hessian State Sports Association in Frankfurt am Main. The ph e.v. annual meetings consistently draw a very large number of participants from all over the country. The program combines

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“A Friendship Story” a resource for children with pulmonary arterial hypertension by Serbian patient and author Danijela Pešić, with illustrations by Ivan Drajzl

On the occasion of Rare Disease Day 2022 EURORDIS, the European Rare Disease Organisation, in collaboration with its national alliance rare disease patient organisation partners, put together a “School toolkit” to explain living with a rare disease to children and teenagers. These resources were translated in over 20 languages. One of these resources “A Friendship

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The lay summary of the European Society of Cardiology and European Respiratory Society clinical guidelines on pulmonary hypertension is now available in 11 languages

Did you know that the lay summary of the European Society of Cardiology and European Respiratory Society clinical guidelines on pulmonary hypertension is now available in 11 languages: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish, Romanian, Ukrainian. The English version of the lay summary was developed with the active collaboration of the two

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Want to find out more about Medicines R & D and Patient Engagement? Check out the EUPATI Toolbox, now available in 14 languages!

“EUPATI” stands for European Patient Academy on Therapeutic Innovation. Its mission is to provide accessible, innovative and inclusive education that empowers patients and patient representatives with the right knowledge, skills and competencies to effectively engage and partner with all other stakeholders in medicines R&D. The EUPATI Toolbox is organised in two main areas: Medicines R&D

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Exclusive interview with Prof. Serpil Erzurum, MD, Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Academic Officer, for the Turkish pulmonary Hypertension Association (PAHSSc)

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

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The Canadian pulmonary hypertension association, PHA Canada, publishes a new resource to help children and their families navigate life at school

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

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The 2023 PHA Canada Research scholarship application process opens September 1, 2023!

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

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Esclusive interview with Emeritus Professor Lewis J. Rubin, for the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc

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

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Exclusive interview with Prof. Maurice Beghetti on pulmonary arterial hypertension and Eisenmenger Syndrome in children and adolescents for the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PAHSSc

This interview was originally published in Turkish on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc, in June 2022. We extend our sincerest thanks to our friends and colleagues at the PAHSSc for graciously permitting us to republish and share it with the wider pulmonary hypertension community. Professor Maurice Beghetti is Head of

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Exclusive interview with Prof. Sean Gaine, Director of the Irish National Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, for the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc

Photo: Prof. Sean Gaine with Kamil Hamidullah, immediate Past President of PAHSSc, the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association. This interview was originally published in Turkish on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc, on the March 2023 edition. Our sincerest thanks go to the PAHSSc for very generously sharing this interview with the

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Slides and recording of our webinar on “Patients as Partners and Shared Decision Making” -June 6, 2023

Download the webinar slides here Learning objectives of the webinar Our goal is to empower individuals living with pulmonary hypertension and their families, equipping them with actionable insights and practical knowledge. Transcript ARADIGM FOR PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CARE”, June 6, 2023 NB. This transcript can be translated into your preferred language – use orange button at

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Launch of “Lez Zorganes”, a French TikTok cartoon video campaign to promote organ donation among young people

A 2023 survey by the French Agence de la Biomédecine (Agency for Biomedicine) has found that 79% of 16-24 year-olds felt uninformed about organ donation. To address this, a new digital campaign has been launched, targeting young people in a lighthearted and engaging manner to provide information about organ donation without the heaviness typically associated

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French patient shares helpful tips on how to “wear” a pump for IV infusion in a way that is discreet and how to talk about it to one’s colleagues, a video shared by HTaPFrance, the French Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Coline, a 34-year-old French pulmonary arterial hypertension patient living in Paris, diagnosed seven years ago, shares her tips on how to “style” a pump for intravenous infusion and on how to talk about it to one’s colleagues. The video is available at this link on the YouTube channel of HTaPFrance.

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The basics of clinical trials and patient participation in an online platform developed by the EU-financed ECRAN project

The European Communication on Research Awareness Needs, the ECRAN project is an online platform that is available in five languages in addition to English (German, Italian, French, Polish, Spanish), which contains a wealth of information about clinical trials, and explains everything patients need to know in order to take part in them. Rea more on

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada, PHA Canada, invites you to celebrate15 years of inspiration at this year’s National Community Conference, June 9-10, 2023 

Warmest congratulations to PHA Canada for its 15th anniversary! Check out their anniversary video on YouTube In English at this link in French at this link PHA Canada’s National PH Community Conference is coming up soon, on June 9-10, in Ottawa. Select conference sessions will be made available via Zoom. Here is the link to

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HTaPFrance, the French pulmonary hypertension association is taking part in a run in Lyon to raise funds for a booklet for teachers to facilitate the inclusion of children with pulmonary hypertension in school – June 25, 2023

Thanks to the enthusiasm of one of its members, HTaPFrance will participate in the Lyon Heroes’ Race (Course des Héros) taking place on Sunday June 25, 2023, in the Parc de Gerland in Lyon. Participants can either run or walk (8 km race, 5 km walk and 2 km discovery course). The aim is to

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Physicians at the Medical Faculty of the Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey, celebrate World Pulmonary Hypertension on May 5 by launching the piece of music they have composed for patients

To commemorate World Pulmonary Hypertension 2023, May 5, physicians at the Medical Faculty, Gazi University – Ankara, will be launching the piece of music they have composed for their patients in the course of a concert. A member of the Turkish pulmonary hypertension association of Turkey, PAHSSc, and a patient, will also be contributing to the

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