One of the great challenges in medicine in general and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in particular is finding a doctor and treatment team that will provide you with the best care. This is particularly important as treatment choices for PAH medications have become plentiful and more doctors are comfortable with some of the oral medications. Defining quality medical care is … [Read more...]
Cystatin C, A New Blood Test
By Tabitha Moe and Jeremy Feldman For patients with congenital heart disease related PAH (PAH-CHD), a new blood test called Cystatin C is showing promise as a tool to help your doctor determine if you are at risk for problems related to PAH. Such problems might include admission to the hospital, abnormal heart rhythms and worsening heart failure. What is Cystatin C? Cystatin … [Read more...]
2016 PAH & IPF Symposium
We had another successful Symposium this past weekend. This year, in addition to discussing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension topics, Dr. Feldman also presented on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. We had great attendance by numerous medical professionals involved in the daily care of patients with PAH & IPF. We'd like to thank all of those who helped make the Symposium … [Read more...]
FAQ’s: Implanted Remodulin Pump, Right Heart Catheterization, PAH & Pregnancy
Your Questions Answered. Our readers have submitted some great questions. We value your questions and encourage you to continue to tell us about your interests and questions. What is happening with the implanted Remodulin Pump? The FDA recently announced they are not ready to approve the implanted pump system for the delivery of continuously infused Remodulin. They are … [Read more...]
Update on Medical Management of Pulmonary Hypertension in Congenital Heart Disease (PAH-CHD)
In 1995 epoprostenol, a continuously infused prostanoid medication, was approved for the treatment of PAH. Although this medicine worked to decrease pulmonary artery pressures, there were many risks with this therapy in congenital heart disease (CHD) patients. Since an intravenous catheter was required, there was a small but real risk of blood stream infection. There was also … [Read more...]
