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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Proud that the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension has been awarded a 2023 #RAREis Global Advocate Grant by Horizon Therapeutics!

We are proud to have been awarded a 2023 #RAREis Global Advocate Grant by Horizon Therapeutics’ #RAREis program, which recognizes contributions to advancing, educating and addressing the needs of the rare disease community. We look forward to continuing to make a meaningful difference for those affected by pulmonary hypertension! The 2023 #RAREis Global Advocate Grant program was announced in February 2023

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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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Connecting and empowering the pulmonary hypertension community through newsletter exchange

As dedicated volunteers for our pulmonary hypertension patient associations, we understand the immense effort involved in crafting a newsletter. It goes beyond just creating content, which requires extensive research and writing, but also involves sourcing the right photos, designing an attractive layout, printing, and distribution. Newsletters serve as a fantastic way to stay connected with

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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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“We want to see your pump bags”: the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA UK, invites patients on IV medication to share photos of how they wear their pump!

IFinding a way for pulmonary hypertension to carry their pump for IV medication in a way that works for them is important. The PHA UK invites patients who have found the “perfect bag”, or maybe even a home made one, to send a photo so they can share it to inspire others. Reply to media@phauk.org

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Findings of UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA UK, survey to investigate how patients and caregivers feel about their clinical data being accessed by researchers are now available

The PHA UK’s survey, launched in June 2023, aimed at understanding patient and caregivers’ thoughts about their clinical data (health records) being accessed as part of a study. A total of 331 persons responded to the survey. The findings have now been published and are available at this link on the PHA UK website.

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Caring for a child with Paediatric Pulmonary Hypertension, recording of the live webinar organised by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) on June 22 now available

The recording of the webinar organised by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) on June 22, 2023 is now available at this link on the PHA YouTube channel. The webinar featured Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension experts, Rachel Sullivan, M.D., and Melissa Magness, M.S.N., APRN, CNP-AC and parents, Jayna Wall and Jeff Harpp. The panel shared an overview

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Traveling with pulmonary hypertension: useful advice from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)

Don’t let a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension make you think that your travel days are over! Traveling is still possible with some additional planning. Check out the PHA’s dedicated website section to gain insights on what factors to consider during your travels. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association page includes advice on different forms of travel: Learn

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The UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK)’s new trial will test effectiveness of self-help programme for pulmonary hypertension patients with depression

The PHA UK has partnered with psychology researchers from Cardiff University and Nottingham Trent University to conduct a study on a new self-help program for individuals with pulmonary hypertension to manage depression. The study aims to test the effectiveness of a series of self-help booklets and eventually make the program widely available. Learn more at

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Results of study investigating effects of nutrition and lifestyle interventions in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients published in “Pulmonary circulation”

A recent study published in Pulmonary Circulation demonstrated the effectiveness of a newly developed video e-learning tool in improving nutrition and quality of life for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients. Conducted at a single center in Amsterdam, the study found that the use of e-learning modules on nutrition offered a unique opportunity to positively influence

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The AfPH webinar on “Patient reported Outcome Measures in Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Care”, July 27, 2023

The AfPH’s second webinar in the six part series exploring the innovations introduced by the 2022 ESC/ERS clinical guidelines on pulmonary hypertension was held on July 27. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are currently underused in the context of pulmonary hypertension. While their importance in capturing the patient perspective and improving patient care is well recognized,

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The International Respiratory Coalition (IRC) launches it official Manifesto for Better Respiratory Health at its Summit on 26-27 June 2023

The International Respiratory Coalition (IRC) is a coalition of respiratory clinicians and professional societies, including the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and European Lung Foundation (ELF), patients and industry partners was launched in September 2021. The second IRC Summit took place in Lisbon, Portugal on 26–27 June 2023. The event was an important opportunity for representatives

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Sharing best practices on how to implement shared decision making and support patient empowerment: Prof. Marc Humbert, Head of the French Pulmonary Hypertension National Referral network

In our ongoing efforts to advance the understanding and treatment of pulmonary hypertension, the Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Sharing initiative places a strong emphasis on sharing best practices. We are deeply grateful to Prof. Marc Humbert for graciously accepting our invitation to shed light on the crucial topic of shared decision making and patient empowerment within

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Full transcript of the June 6, 2023 AfPH webinar of “Partnering with Patients and Shared Decision Making: A New Paradigm in Pulmonary Hypertension Care?” now available

“PARTNERING WITH PATIENTS AND SHARED DECISION MAKING: A NEW PARADIGM FOR PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CARE”, June 6, 2023 You can also download the slides, recording and text of transcript in pdf format in several languages at this link on the PH-KSP. TRANSCRIPT DISCLAIMER: Despite every effort to ensure the accuracy of this transcript, we strongly encourage

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In a TEDx talk Migdalia Denis, Leader of the Pulmonary Hypertension Latin Society, explores the transformative power of adversity and how it can lead us to discover our true purpose

Migdalia Denis, leader of the Latin America Pulmonary Hypertension Association (Sociedad Latina de Hipertensión Pulmonar), was invited on May 18, 2018, to deliver a TEDx talk. Migdalia has recently sent us the link to her talk and asked us to share it on the PH-KSP, in the hope that her message may inspire others to

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The summer is here, at least in some parts of the globe! Here are some tips for patients on how to cope with high temperatures and exposure to sun

HTaPFrance HTaPFrance has just issued its indications on how to cope with warm weather when you have pulmonary hypertension. It recommends great caution as heat and sun can be dangerous. Read more on the HTaPFrance website at this link PHA The PHA offers supplementary recommendations for effectively managing pulmonary hypertension medication in warm weather conditions.

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Traveling with pulmonary hypertension: a comprehensive guide developed by the US Pulmonary Hypertension Association, the PHA

Planning a trip can be an exciting experience, but for patients dealing with pulmonary hypertension additional considerations and precautions are necessary. The PHA website offers a dedicated web page specifically designed to provide valuable advice for patients who wish to travel. On this dedicated web page, patients can find a wealth of helpful information, tips,

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