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...]

As we look back to 2015 it has been a good year for pulmonary hypertension patients.  We have made steps forward.  We have an expanding number of medications to treat PAH.  Patients are living longer and feeling better.  We have taken further steps toward understanding the genes involved in the disease. Despite our progress, we remain ineffective in answering some very basic … [Read more...]

I would like to acknowledge the role of our PH nurse coordinators and support staff.  The care of pulmonary hypertension patients is a challenge.  A typical new patient that I see has already been to a cardiologist and at least one other pulmonologist in addition to their primary care doctor.  They have had dozens of tests and perhaps been hospitalized a few times. Intake … [Read more...]

A new era in pulmonary hypertension care has begun. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has accredited 11 programs across the country that offer the highest level of patient care. … [Read more...]