Moving can be both exciting and stressful for everyone. Finding a new place to live, learning a new neighborhood, meeting new friends all takes time and energy. For PAH patients there is an added stress of finding a PAH expert to transfer medical care to. … [Read more...]
How High Is Too High- Altitude And PAH
Has your doctor advised that you avoid high elevation? This is a common problem. The higher the elevation (or altitude) the less oxygen there is in the air. … [Read more...]
Orenitram Now Available To Treat PAH
Orenitram (trepostinil), fondly referred to by some as oral Remodulin, was approved by the FDA to treat PAH in December 2013 and is now available by prescription to the public. … [Read more...]
PAH and Diuretics
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...]
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...]
