Let’s Talk About Diuretics (Medicines That Make Your Kidneys Produce More Urine). One of the major problems in PAH is that patients retain fluid. That means that all of the salt and fluids you drink are not adequately eliminated by your kidneys. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Anticoagulation and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
A common questions that comes up in caring for patients with PAH is whether they should be prescribed blood thinners such as warfarin or Coumadin. The answer to this question is a bit complicated. … [Read more...]
National Nurses Day is May 6th!
May 6th is National Nurses Day! Hopefully if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with PAH you have also been introduced to a Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Coordinator. … [Read more...]