The right ventricle is the heart chamber that pumps blood without oxygen through the lungs via the pulmonary arteries. In patients with PAH, the right ventricle is perhaps the most important barometer or gauge of how things are going. … [Read more...]
Why Is My PH Specialist Obsessed With My Weight?
A patient with PH isn’t feeling well. They decide to call their doctor’s office and speak to their nurse coordinator. The conversation starts with the nurse asking about symptoms such as shortness of breath, lightheadedness or dizziness, and fatigue. … [Read more...]
Prior Authorization for PH Medications
Medications used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension are expensive. Most insurance companies require a prior authorization be obtained by the prescribing physician prior to them paying their portion of the medication cost. The prior authorization process can take anywhere from 1 hour to 14 days depending on the insurance company. … [Read more...]
Generic Revatio
Good news. Revatio has gone generic! The generic name is Sildenafil, it comes in 20mg tablets, and it is now available at a pharmacy near you. … [Read more...]
Why Won’t The Pharmacy Fill My New PH Medications?
So you’ve been diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension and your physician has prescribed a new medication. You are anxious to get started and run to the pharmacy to pick up this very important medication only to be told they can’t give it to you. It is frustrating for patients and providers when there are problems with pharmacies filling new prescriptions. Why does … [Read more...]
