Filling in the Blanks: Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension, Part 1

Guest: Jenny Yang, MD; assistant professor of medicine, University of California San Diego 

 

Pulmonary hypertension is a complex and underdiagnosed condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. Blood vessels can become stiff, damaged or narrow, causing the right side of the heart to work harder to pump blood through. In this inaugural episode of PH Insights, Jenny Yang provides a comprehensive overview of PH, its classifications and common misconceptions associated with the condition. Listen now for valuable insights into PH and new advancements in research and treatment that offer hope to people with PH.