Dream Catchers - Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension PAH - Lorraine Stuckey

Tonight we will be speaking The effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) on brain function are not well understood, despite patients’ frequent complaints of cognitive difficulties. We have recently validated a brief battery of tests administered by telephone to identify cognitive deficits in patients with PAH

Today is World Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension PAH Awareness Day. we have purple lips to bring awareness too the need of discover. Deficits in cognitive function are common in patients with PAH. Further study is required to determine risk factors and changes with therapy.

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare, debilitating disease in which high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs can lead to right heart failure.

From simple beginnings—four women who met around a kitchen table in Florida in 1991—the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has evolved into a community of over 16,000 PH patients, caregivers, family members and medical professionals. PHA's mission is to find ways to prevent and cure PH, and to provide hope to the community through support, education, research, advocacy and awareness.

We will also discuss other topics as well in an open forum so be ready to get involved!

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