Dutch pulmonary hypertension expert Prof. Dr. Harm Jan Bogaard delves into the intricacies of the condition in a Spotify podcast for “De Internist”, May 21, 2024

Prof. Dr. Harm Jan Bogaard, pulmonologist and Professor of Experimental Pulmonary Medicine from the Amsterdam UMC deconstructs the underlying mechanisms, risk factors, and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension, as well as shedding light on its diagnosis and management strategies, in a Spotify podcast for De Internist. One hour listening time, well worth it! Tune in at […]

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Excellent educational resources about remote care and use of digital tools by the European Lung Foundation

The European Lung Foundation educational resources about remote care and the use of digital tools include text and videos covering: 🔹 Video calls for consultations🔹 Sharing photos or videos🔹 Virtual wards and home monitoring🔹 Online rehabilitation and activity sessions🔹 Online diaries, journals or questionnaires🔹 Online questionnaires🔹 Wearable devices🔹 Health apps🔹 Benefits of digital healthcare technologies

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New cartoon video about pulmonary hypertension by the Italian Pulmonary Hypertension Association AMIP OdV, January 2024

Vittorio Vivenzio, President of the Italian Pulmonary Hypertension Association AMIP ODV, has released a new educational video on the association’s social media platforms. The video offers an easily comprehensible and “light” approach to understanding the intricate mechanisms behind the condition and the challenges of obtaining a timely and accurate diagnosis. It underscores the significance of

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“Take 2 – the new Me after a transplant”, a educational campaign promoted by the European Society for Organ Transplant (ESOT)

In the past few months, the European Society for Organ Transplant (ESOT) channels have been running a campaign called “Take 2 – the new Me after a transplant”. The campaign seeks to empower patients by offering them valuable and reliable information and resources that can enhance their pre and post-transplant journey and raise public attention

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All the presentations from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK’s gathering are online. Topics include nutrition, physical activity and exercise, treatments and tests, echocardiograms and implantable devices, December 26, 2023

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK held its first ever ‘Together’ event in October 2023 in partnership with the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit. Expert talks covered topics including treatments, research, nutrition, and physical activity, with a focus on empowering patients and their loved ones through developing knowledge and understanding. Here are the links to the

All the presentations from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK’s gathering are online. Topics include nutrition, physical activity and exercise, treatments and tests, echocardiograms and implantable devices, December 26, 2023 Read Post »

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK shares video interviews about sotatercept with experts at the Royal Papworth Hospital UK and the association’s Chairman

There is a lot of discussion and excitement at the present moment in the pulmonary hypertension community in the anticipation of the approval of sotatercept. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK has published some very insightful conversations with two leading specialists, Dr. Joe Newman, Clinical Research Fellow at the Royal Papworth Hospital, and Dr. Mark Toshner, Consultant

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“Introduction to Exercise”, a video series by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA), September 16, 2023

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!

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Announcing our next webinar on “Balancing life and health: Pulmonary Hypertension, women and family planning”, September 5, 2023 at 18:00 CEST

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,

Announcing our next webinar on “Balancing life and health: Pulmonary Hypertension, women and family planning”, September 5, 2023 at 18:00 CEST Read Post »

Seven-part informational video series on treating and managing pulmonary hypertension published by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA), July 27, 2023

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has just share its latest series of informational videos on treating and managing pulmonary hypertension, featuring J. Wesley McConnell, M.D., director of the Norton Healthcare Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky. In this seven-part video series, Dr. McConnell provides an overview of managing a PH diagnosis and the various treatment

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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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Understanding right heart catheterisation, the “gold standard” test to diagnose pulmonary hypertension: a new resource by the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA UK

The PHA UK has added new information to their website area that’s dedicated to right heart catheterisation procedure, check it out at this link. Cardiac catheterisation is known as the ‘gold standard’ test to diagnose pulmonary hypertension. It is a procedure that is used to study the right side of the heart and it is

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PHA UK’s “sister” website, phocusonlifestyle.org, is addressed at patients and caregivers and houses a wealth of support resources and pulmonary hypertension patient stories

http://www.phocusonlifestyle.org is the “sister” website to that of the UK Pulmonary Hypertension, PHA UK. It is aimed at patients and peers supporting each other through stories. It also houses written resources covering a very wide range of issues related to living with pulmonary hypertension including:

PHA UK’s “sister” website, phocusonlifestyle.org, is addressed at patients and caregivers and houses a wealth of support resources and pulmonary hypertension patient stories Read Post »

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

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  Read Post »

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension in a child, an educational video by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA, April 3, 2023

April 4, 2023 Michelle Sykes, M.D., Ph.D., discusses key signs and symptoms of paediatric pulmonary hypertension which may be confused with other common childhood conditions. This video is presented as part of the PHA Classroom. Click here for the YouTube link to the video

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension in a child, an educational video by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA, April 3, 2023 Read Post »

Understanding more about the role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension, a video developed by the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK), March 28, 2023

The UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK) asked the community what they wanted to know about how artificial intelligence might affect diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension, and then put their questions to Dr Andy Swift, a Cardiothoracic Radiologist working with the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit. Here is the link to the video

Understanding more about the role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension, a video developed by the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK), March 28, 2023 Read Post »

400+ pulmonary hypertension patient, caregiver and medical professionals’ stories from the podcast series by phaware global

400+ pulmonary hypertension patient, caregiver and medical professionals’ stories from the podcast series by phaware global association® I’M AWARE THAT I’M RARE: THE PHAWARE® PODCAST is devoted to raising global awareness about pulmonary hypertension with dynamic stories from pulmonary hypertension patients, caregivers and medical professionals from around the world. Over 400 stories have been included in the podcast

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