An Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart between the right and left top chambers (atria). This is not terribly uncommon with an estimated 1-2 per 1000 live births. Most of these holes are small and do not cause long-term problems. In some patients the hole is larger and can lead to extra blood flowing from the left side of the heart into … [Read more...]
Why The Affordable Care Act Matters To You
10 years ago, a landmark piece of legislation was passed - The Affordable Care Act (ACA). Although it was not perfect, it resulted in dramatic progress in protecting patients. Several of the core provisions were that insurance companies could not exclude patients on the basis of pre-existing conditions and that young adults were able to remain on their … [Read more...]
FAQ’s: Boating, Swimming & Eating with PAH
We greatly appreciate our readers who submit questions. We try and select questions that are asked by multiple readers. While we don’t dispense medical care on this site, we do strive to educate and empower our readers. Can Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Go Boating? PAH is a lifelong disease that comes with much baggage such as … [Read more...]
2019 Update on Implanted Pump for Remodulin
Although the progress of the implanted pump system for Remodulin has been a little like watching paint dry on the wall, we are inching closer to having this new system available for patients. The clinical trial is now well into its eighth year. The FDA has approved the pump and the catheter system. United Therapeutics and Medtronic (the two companies that make the medication … [Read more...]
Copay Assistance from PAN Foundation Now Open
The PAN Foundation announced that they have funds to help patients. They have grants available for up to $5,300. You may call them at 866-316-7263 or apply online at https://www.panapply.org/ Funds are likely to be in high demand so apply immediately and expect busy phone lines. We expect other foundations to announce new funding soon. Stay tuned. Here is the information … [Read more...]
