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A measure derived from heart and lung imaging data can predict the long-term risk of death for people with newly diagnosed pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a study found. The measure, called FAC/PASP, was better at predicting long-term death rates than a more established measure, TAPSE/PASP, the study showed. Both measures are ratios derived from imaging data that […] The post Heart-lung…
When I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) more than 20 years ago, so much of the conversation was about what might be taken away from me: my health, my independence, my plans for the future, and most likely, even my time. What no one could tell me then was how many beautiful, ordinary, and […] The post Reaching milestones I never imagined possible after my PH diagnosis appeared first…
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common among people newly diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), and patients face an increased risk of developing CKD — marked by worsening kidney function over time — as the condition progresses, according to a new study. The researchers found that certain blood flow measures, particularly higher pressure in the right […] The post Chronic kidney disease…
In a certain way, life with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can resemble a social media profile. What other people see may appear polished, remain private and guarded, or be raw and heavy — but it rarely reveals the whole story. A social media profile is not necessarily false simply because it is incomplete. It shows what […] The post Pulling back the curtain of our private lives with pulmonary…
People with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who respond well to early treatment with prostacyclin infusions may be able to reduce or stop the treatment, a study suggested. In a long-term analysis of 101 patients, about one in five achieved enough improvement in heart and lung blood flow measurements to gradually discontinue this therapy, with […] The post Early treatment may let PAH…
In China, Volibris (ambrisentan, sold as Letairis and generics in the U.S.) may have advantages over similar medications for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) when considering factors including safety, efficacy, and economic value. That’s according to a study in which a team of experts developed a multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) framework to compare medication features. In […] The post…
Restoring the levels of BMP3, a naturally occurring protein involved in cell communication that regulates pulmonary blood vessels, reversed key features of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in preclinical models, a study found. Compared with people without PAH, levels of BMP3 were lower in lung tissue, smooth muscle cells that sit on pulmonary arterial walls, and […] The post Restoring levels…
Can you imagine staring at a handful of pills while your stomach is already turning? For people managing pulmonary hypertension (PH), that isn’t difficult to imagine. In fact, it may be part of everyday life. Nausea can emerge for many reasons. It may be a symptom of PH, a side effect of one of its […] The post How I manage nausea as someone living with PH appeared first on Pulmonary Hypertension…
A novel score calculated based on markers of liver and heart health may help to predict the risk of future clinical worsening in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to a new study. “This study utilized routine [tests] to estimate [blood flow] parameters and established a novel hepatic-cardiac index for prognostic assessment” in PAH, […] The post Score based on heart, liver…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a noninvasive add-on feature for a test that detects heart patterns in people with pulmonary hypertension (PH). The new tool in the Corvista-PH test estimates the likelihood of elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), a key marker of heart failure. The add-on feature, from Corvista Health and […] The post FDA clears noninvasive…
When I was recently discharged from the hospital following a stint with COVID-19 and norovirus, my team automatically scheduled me for an in-person follow-up. As the date in July approached, I double-checked the appointments in my online portal and noted a few things. First, I had been scheduled for a spirometry test by default, even […] The post Taking charge of doctor visits helps ease chronic…
