Co-Authored By Tabitha Moe and Jeremy Feldman As of 2011, there are more adults than children with congenital heart disease. Children with congenital heart disease who were born in the 1980’s and 1990’s were given exercise restrictions that were quite limiting. This kept them from participating in competitive sports, recreational sports, or even playing in gym class at … [Read more...]
Preoperative Checklist for Pulmonary Hypertension Patients
Having a surgical procedure is always stressful. Having Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and needing a surgery is even more stressful. Over the years, centers of excellence in PAH care have figured out ways to minimize the risk. Below I outline some of the important areas to consider when planning for a surgery or invasive procedure. 1. Is the procedure necessary? The … [Read more...]
2016 PAH Comprehensive Care Center Update
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...]
