Publications – PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Pulmonary Hypertension Global Patient Survey (PHGPS), key insights and campaign pack

In October 2023, the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute launched the Pulmonary Hypertension Global Patient Survey (PHGPS) to better understand the reality of what it is like to live with the condition worldwide. Almost 4,000 patients and carers from 90 countries took part in the survey and shared their experiences, which makes the PHGPS one of […]

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Study suggests that pulmonary arterial hypertension extends beyond the cardiopulmonary system to affect brain structure and memory, Nature Scientific reports, April 3, 2026

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension often present neuropsychological symptoms, which suggest central nervous system involvement. A study conducted on rats with experimentally induced pulmonary arterial hypertension, recently published on Nature Scientific Reports showed reduced exploratory activity and cognitive impairment, alongside neuroinflammation in the cortex and hippocampus, disruption of the blood-brain barrier and elevated inflammatory markers.

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The UK’s pulmonary hypertension association free resource of the month is a four week program to address depression

Developed by psychologists, and supported by the UK’s pulmonary hyeprtension association, PHA UK, this four-week programme consists of a series of workbooks based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to help patients change their thinking habits and behaviours. Find our more at this link on the PHA UK website

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The Role of Psychological Distress on Health-Related Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Pain in Adults With Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Circulation, June 17, 2025

A study published in Pulmonary Circulation on June 17, 2025 has examined the relationships between fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in 68 adults with pulmonary hypertension, recruited from global pulmonary hypertensions associations, who completed a series of self-report measures. The researchers found alarmingly high rates of these symptoms: 86.8% experienced clinical levels

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Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK (12-18 May): Discover Support Resources from the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association for Patients and Families

This week (12th-18th May) is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Over the years the UK pulmonary hypertension association, PHA UK, has built up a range of services and resources to help patients that are struggling with anxiety, depression, or general mental wellbeing, you can find all the details at here.

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Overcoming Depression & Low Mood: A self-help programme for people with pulmonary hypertension by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK, PHA UK.

Developed by psychologists, and supported by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK, this four-week programme consists of a series of workbooks based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you change your thinking habits and behaviours. You can work through them in your own time and in your own home. The programme has been tested with

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“There are so many things to be thankful for, even with pulmonary hypertension”, Jen Cueva, Pulmonary Hypertension News, November 20, 2024

A very touching and inspiring article by Jen Cueva was published in a recent edition of Pulmonary Hypertension News. This piece beautifully emphasizes gratitude as a transformative practice, even amid adversity. Jen effectively balances acknowledgment of the hardships of living with PH with a constructive approach to fostering positivity. The actionable advice—such as empathetic listening,

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Colleen Brunetti’s book “Defining the new normal: A guide to becoming more than your diagnosis”, now available on Kindle for free!

Colleen Brunetti started her career as a teacher, but after her pulmonary hypertension diagnosis was forced to leave this field. She began a journey to re-invent herself implementing a holistic lifestyle and went on to become a certified health coach. In her book “Defining the new normal: A guide to becoming more than your diagnosis”

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Interesting articles of “Advances in PH”, including on mental health, the role of caregivers and the use of wearables in pulmonary hypertension, August 21, 2023

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

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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:

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Emotional wellness handbook for pulmonary hypertension patients, developed by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Canada, PHA Canada

PHA Canada has developed a “Wellness Wheel”, a tool that can help patients to identify the things that you need to do to stay balanced in these critical areas of life: mental, emotional, physical, environmental, spiritual, recreational and social. This personal assessment tool will allow patients to reflect on each of these areas of their

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Guide to the emotional aspects of living with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a booklet by AIPI, Italian pulmonary hypertension association

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

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“Overcoming Worry & Anxiety”, a free self help programme developed by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK (PHA UK)

This free four-week self-help programme, developed by Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK (PHA UK),consists of a series of workbooks based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to help take control of problematic worry and anxiety. The programme has been developed with a team of clinical psychologists specifically for people with pulmonary hypertension, and has been tried and

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