We would like to thank our friends and colleagues at the Dutch Pulmonary Hypertension Association for having shared with us the very touching story of Rob van der Aa. Rob is a remarkable individual who, regardless of the physical toll of pulmonary arterial hypertension, strives to contribute meaningfully to society, dedicating himself to both academic […]
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
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
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
“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
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
Gabriele, a 47-year-old Italian national residing in Brescia, bravely opens up about his personal journey with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH), aiming to raise crucial awareness within the pulmonary hypertension community. By sharing his experience, he hopes to shed light on this condition and its impact, offering support and insights to those who may be
These infographics can be downloaded from the Stichting Pulmonale Hypertensie, the Dutch pulmonary hypertension association at this link:
Check the “Pulmonale Hypertensie, wat is dat?” (What is pulmonary hypertension?) video at this link on the Stichting Pulmonale Hypertensie YouTube channel
Save the date! The Dutch Pulmonary Hypertension Association is delighted to announce its 2023 Annual Patient Meeting, taking place in Nijkerk on November 11, 2023. This year’s theme is “Moving forward together,” reflecting the spirit of unity and progress within the pulmonary hypertension community. The event features a dynamic program, including informative presentations on clinical
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
The Vestingloop has multiple components; running, trailrun and walking. There are different distances so basically everyone can participate. Last year this event had 7.000 participants. The 17th edition is taking place on May 14, from 9 to 4 pm in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, and, thanks to the charity “Heb hart voor longen” (Have a heart for
“Eroi anonimi” (“Anonymous heroes”) is an Italian online platform aimed at the promotion of organ donation among the general population. The slogan of this awareness initiative is “You can be a hero even without superpowers”. The platform features information about the importance of organ donation, on the different procedures that are used in Italy to
Eva Otter has been living with pulmonary hypertension for twenty years. She was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension in 2003. At that time she was a busy medical laboratory manager in Lower Austria and also supported her boss at conferences, with publications etc.In this article Eva shares her patient journey over the past years, how she
Yes, I am sick, but I want to live!” – These are the words of Bianca Jung-Niederberger. She suffers from lupus and as a result developed pulmonary hypertension. In the following article, Bianca talks about her path to diagnosis and how she fought her way back into life afterwards. Link to article
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Nonprofit Team PHenomenal Hope launched its new educational website “Learn Live Breathe PH” on Rare Disease Day, February 28, 2023. Written by experts in the field the platform was created to help pulmonary hypertension patients navigate the complexities of living with this chronic illness and feel empowered by relevant, scientific information. The website provides guidance
The aim of this booklet is to help people diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, and those around them, to better understand the journey that the disease entails, from the uncertainty associated with the appearance of the first symptoms to coming to terms with the diagnosis and a new life with the disease. It is not
The Belgian Flemish Association, Pulmonale hypertentie vzw, has published an interview with patient advocates Gergely Meszaros (PHA Europe) and Pisana Ferrari (AIPI, Italian Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Italy) in the latest edition of their magazine “ADEMLOS”. In this interview Gergely and Pisana discuss their contribution to the new ESC/ERS pulmonary hypertension guidelines, and in particular: The
