PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NEWS
Pump Life is Tough. But Family, Friends and Hot Sauce Help Patient Stay Positive
Chloe Merritt, 22, is still getting used to a low-sodium diet, lack of energy and the challenges of a subcutaneous pump after her September 2022 diagnosis. But the life-changing experience has brought her closer than ever to family and friends. And it led her to a new favorite food. Chloe shares her positive outlook in the Right Heart Blog.
All Nationwide PHA Support Groups Now Online
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association recently merged its telephone support groups with its nationwide support group program. All nationwide support group meetings are now conducted through Zoom. The online meetings allow people with shared experiences or interests to connect wherever they live.
Join Now To Save on PHA Membership
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is raising its annual membership rates on March 1. Join now to lock in your fees at the 2022 rate.
Know Your Risks: Join Our Webinar on Respiratory Infections
Discover potential risks and complications from respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and the flu in our latest PHA Live webinar. Join us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 EST for “Respiratory Infections and Pulmonary Hypertension.” Hear from Ivan Robbins, M.D., and Nidhy Varghese, M.D., about the effect of respiratory infections on adults and children with PH and how to safely treat your virus while taking PH medication. The webinar will include a Q&A session.
PHA Journal Address Conditions Related to PH
The latest issue of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension addresses associated diseases that can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Advances is the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s quarterly peer-reviewed clinical journal.
PHA Support Groups Share Holiday Celebrations
Pulmonary Hypertension Association support groups came together for holiday cheer, many for the first time since the pandemic. Get a glimpse of the celebrations in this round-up. Read more and browse the photos.
Share Your Story for American Heart Month
Spread pulmonary hypertension (PH) awareness by sharing your story for American Heart Month in February. Heart disease can lead to PH or exacerbate symptoms. Help us call attention to the importance of cardiovascular health. Share how you manage your PH and heart disease or your tips for improving heart health.
Ask New Congress to Support PH Issues
Now that the 118th Congress is in session, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association urges Congress to work across the aisle. We need bipartisan legislation to improve health care for people with pulmonary hypertension and other serious and chronic health conditions.
Know Your Risks: Join Our Webinar on Respiratory Infections
Discover potential risks and complications from respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and the flu in our latest PHA Live webinar. Join us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 EST for “Respiratory Infections and Pulmonary Hypertension.” Hear from Ivan Robbins, M.D., and Nidhy Varghese, M.D., about the effect of respiratory infections on adults and children with PH and how to safely treat your virus while taking PH medication. The webinar will include a Q&A session.
PHPN Symposium to Feature Lead Author of New PH Guidelines
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) health professionals can meet the primary author of recently released PH guidelines at the PH Professional Network Symposium. Dr. Marc Humbert will discuss the new PH guidelines during the Sept. 28-30 PHA event in Arlington, Virginia. The guidelines, developed by a taskforce from the European Society of Cardiology and European Respiratory Society, were published in August 2022.
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