I was recently cruising the Internet looking to see what type of search results I would obtain when I put in the term “pulmonary hypertension specialist in Phoenix”. I was somewhat mortified. Every healthcare system in town had a webpage purporting to have a specialized program replete with a range of experts well versed in all aspects of pulmonary hypertension care. I … [Read more...]
Living with Complex Congenital Heart Disease
By Tabitha Moe and Jeremy Feldman A normal heart has 4 chambers: 2 top chambers and 2 bottom chambers. In some patients, only a single bottom chamber (ventricle) develops. These patients with a single ventricle are the most complex form of congenital heart disease. The first surgery to repair this defect occurred in 1968 and was published by Dr. Fontan in 1971. The … [Read more...]
FAQ’s: Travel, Altitude, Cold & Allergy Medications with PAH
Your Questions Answered Is it safe to travel to high altitude with Pulmonary Hypertension? This is an important question for patients with any chronic heart or lung problem, and especially important for patients with PAH. As we ascend to higher elevations a variety of changes take place in our heart and lungs. Heart rate increases immediately. Pulmonary artery pressures … [Read more...]
FAQ’s: Oral Treatments, Care Centers & Hole in Heart
Your Questions Answered Is there an oral treatment that can replace continuously infused therapy (Flolan/Remodulin)? Flolan and Remodulin are also called Prostanoids. This family of medicine has been the backbone of PAH therapy for our sickest PAH patients more than for 15 years. In the past 2 years, the FDA approved 2 oral medicines that are in the same class (prostanoid … [Read more...]
Zucchini Lasagna Recipe: Heart Healthy, Low Carb & Low Salt
We are excited to feature a delicious, heart healthy, low salt and low carb recipe from Meghan Hunt. Send us your favorite healthy recipes and we will share them with our readers. Zucchini Lasagna Ingredients 2-3 zucchinis cut length wise into 1/4 inch slices 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 2 eggs 2 tsp flour 1 cup mozzarella cheese Spaghetti sauce (recipe … [Read more...]
