PH Insights

Silent Threats: Blood Clots and Pulmonary Hypertension

Guests:

Navneet Singh, MD, ScM, MBA

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Associate Fellowship Program Director for Research

Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University

 

Christopher Mullin, MD, MHS

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator

Director of the CTEPH Program;

Associate Director of the Rhode Island Hospital Pulmonary Hypertension Center 

The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University

 

 

On this episode of PH Insights, guest hosts and pulmonary hypertension experts Navneet Singh and Christopher Mullen talk about the risk factors for developing blood clots, along with current approaches to diagnosis and treatment. They explore pulmonary embolisms and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, including the emotional impact these conditions have on patients. Singh and Mullin also cover treatment options, standard discharge practices and the importance of building a multidisciplinary care team.

 

To learn more, download the free brochure PH & CTEPH.

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How PH Community Workshops Empower through Education

Guest: Naomi Habib, MD, co-director Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Arizona Pulmonary Specialists

 

On this episode, Naomi Habib, co-director of the Arizona Pulmonary Specialists PH Center of Excellence and recent PH Community Workshop-Phoenix co-chair, shares key takeaways from her experience and explains why these workshops benefit both patients and health care providers.

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s PH Community Workshops are free one-day educational events designed to support patients, caregivers and families affected by pulmonary hypertension. These workshops provide a space for connection and support within the PH community while offering interactive sessions, expert-led discussions and networking opportunities for all attendees. 

To learn more and find an upcoming event near you, visit PH Community Workshop.

Access Specialized PH Care with the PHA Care Center Network

Guest: Colleen Connor, PHA Board of Trustees, PH patient and advocate

 

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association accredited care center network was established over a decade ago to raise the quality of pulmonary hypertension care and expand patient access to specialized care and resources.

In this episode, Colleen Connor shares the importance of PHA-accredited care centers, their approach to building your PH care team and its impact on her journey. She also highlights the benefits of the team-based approach used and how families can locate a center in their area.

If you would like more information on the PHA-accredited care center program or find a center in your area, please visit https://phassociation.org/phcarecenters/

Left Heart Disease: A Common Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension

Guest: Mrinalini Krishnan, MD, FACC, regional director of pulmonary hypertension, MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute

 

In this episode of PH Insights, Mrinalini Krishnan discusses pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease, the most common cause of PH.  Approximately 60% of people with LHD develop PH. Krishnan highlights the risk factors and signs and symptoms of PH-LHD that you should monitor over time. She also provides an overview of available treatment options.

Download the Pulmonary Hypertension and Left Heart Disease brochure for more information.

The Role of Exercise in Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Guest: Akshay Muralidhar, MD, co-director Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Arizona Pulmonary Specialists

In this episode, Akshay Muralidhar provides an overview of pulmonary arterial hypertension and how a PAH diagnosis may affect a person’s daily activities and quality of life. He also shares the benefits of exercise and how a safe regimen can improve cardiovascular health and lead to reduced symptoms. Muralidhar provides a summary of the types of exercises suitable for PAH and tips for setting achievable goals.

 

For information on finding an exercise plan that works for you, visit Living with PH. Please consult your physician before making any changes to your exercise routine. to ensure your plan is the right one for you.

Mindful Meditation with Michele Freeman

Guest: Michele Freeman, licensed professional counselor and PHA support group leader

In this excerpt from PH Insights episode, “Relax and Recharge: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress,” Freeman leads listeners through a guided mindfulness exercise to assist with reducing stress during difficult circumstances.

Relax and Recharge: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress

Guest: Michele Freeman, licensed professional counselor and PHA support group leader.

 

In this episode, Freeman provides an overview of the impact of stress and trauma to a person’s body while living with a chronic illness. She then leads listeners through a mindful meditation exercise designed to help manage stress. Additionally, she shares information about the importance of supportive care and why those in the PH community should consider joining a support group.

 For more information on in-person and virtual support groups discussed in this episode, please visit https://phassociation.org/support/

PHA’s Commitment to Advancing PH Research, Part 2

Nadine Al-Naamani, assistant professor of medicine with the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care at University of Pennsylvania and past recipient of the PHA/ATS Research Fellowship and the Aldrighetti Research Award for Young Investigators; incoming Steering Committee Chair of the PHA Registry

Matthew R. Lammi, associate professor of medicine of Johns Hopkins University and current Research Committee Chair and PHA Board Member

 

In this episode, Matthew R. Lammi, associate professor of medicine of Johns Hopkins University, current Research Committee Chair and Nadine Al-Naamani, assistant professor of medicine at University of Pennsylvania and past recipient of the PHA/ATS Research Fellowship and the Aldrighetti Research Award for Young Investigators continue the conversation on how research impacts the pulmonary hypertension community. Al-Naamani shares the progression of her career after receiving PHA award and the greater impact of her research on understanding the relationship between body muscle and fat and the underlying disease process in PH.

For more information visit, https://phassociation.org/research/