https://www.pahinitiative.com/ https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/common/PAHI_logo.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-information-support https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T75sxGkhoyM/hqdefault.jpg PAH Basics and Finding a PAH Specialist Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves covers the basics of pulmonary arterial hypertension, or PAH, and its severity, common symptoms, and the importance of finding an experienced PAH specialist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T75sxGkhoyM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WMI8F9j3NsI/hqdefault.jpg PAH Treatment Goals In this video, PAH expert Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves will discuss the importance of PAH treatment goals for both patients and physicians, and the importance of communicating your goals to your doctor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMI8F9j3NsI https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bRr-TrOcK_I/hqdefault.jpg PAH Treatment Options (Pathways and Medication Classes) Join PAH expert Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves as she answers these questions in-depth, providing helpful insight on treatment pathways and classes of PAH medications. Learn how to be proactive in managing your PAH by asking the right questions to help reach your treatment goals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRr-TrOcK_I https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cEyKmfCbkW4/hqdefault.jpg High Blood Pressure in the Lungs: Understanding PAH Learn more about how a healthy heart and lungs function, how PAH affects the lungs, and the different pathways to treat PAH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEyKmfCbkW4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/urJ7pzZv3nY/hqdefault.jpg PAH Management: Before, During and After your Appointment In this video, we discuss simple steps that you can take to ensure you get the most out of every with your doctor. These tips are broken out into 3 categories: 1. Before your appointment 2. The day of your appointment 3. After your appointment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urJ7pzZv3nY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nQSiMofAJDk/hqdefault.jpg 6 Minute Walk Test Results and Setting Goals In this video, we discuss the 6MWT in 3 ways: 1.Why the 6-Minute Walk Test is Important 2. Goals for Your 6-Minute Walk Test 3.Preparing for Your Next Appointment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQSiMofAJDk https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/library/Track-Your-Symptoms.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/library/Waiting-Room-Questionnaire.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/library/Doctor-Discussion-Tool.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/library/Simple-Ways-to-Relieve-Stress.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/library/Low-Sodium-Websites.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/library/Healthy-Smoothie-Recipes.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-information-support/groups-specialists https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/library/Sahay-2020.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-i-newsletter https://www.pahinitiative.com/what-is-pah/find-a-specialist https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-itli82WiF4/hqdefault.jpg Working with a PAH Expert Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients and PAH Initiative Ambassadors Karen, Laura, and Denise discuss the benefits of finding a PAH expert as part of their care teams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-itli82WiF4 https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/findspecialist/Denise-Ambassador.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/basic-breathing-awareness https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/care/breathing/pah-patient-breathing.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/care/breathing/dr-khalsa-yoga.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/diet/exercise.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/77oLV7eD1uc/hqdefault.webp PAH Basic Breathing Awareness - 5 Minute Session It only takes 5 minutes to help you relax and sharpen your mind. For the full Basic Breathing program session, Dr.Khalsa will guide you through an easy-to-learn program of relaxation techniques, correct posture, and breathing exercises specially designed to get you ready for your day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77oLV7eD1uc https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/jRN8r3PY_Kw/hqdefault.webp PAH Basic Breathing Awareness - 1 Minute Session Sometimes, you just need to stop, relax, and regroup. This bonus Basic Breathing program session was created by Dr. Khalsa to help you regain focus and control your breathing at any time during the day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRN8r3PY_Kw https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-information-support/faqs https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-life-expectancy https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e16LO-Of_ls/hqdefault.jpg How does your healthcare provider use risk status to help you? In this video, PAH specialist Dr. Melisa Wilson explains why risk status is such an important part of creating the best possible treatment plan for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e16LO-Of_ls https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jOMfNbP9uu8/hqdefault.jpg What is risk assessment? In this video, PAH specialist Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves provides a detailed explanation of what risk assessment is and why it’s so important for your health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOMfNbP9uu8 https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/managing/IntermediateRisk.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/managing/Karen-S-2.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/managing/risk-assessment-example-thumbnail.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/managing/risk-assessment-example.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-information-support/events https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/QfLDsvpVt7Q/maxresdefault.webp Your PAH Tests Explained - PAH Today National Broadcast 2022 Why do I need all these tests? We have answers to this question, frequently asked by PAH patients. Dr.Lana Melendres-Groves explains some common tests performed during the diagnosis and ongoing care for patients living with PAH, and discusses what your results might mean as well as their importance to your treatment plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfLDsvpVt7Q https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LBwjefv0QiM/maxresdefault.jpg Your PAH Symptoms Explained – PAH Today National Broadcast 2022 Learn more about the science as Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves and Dr. George Ruiz explain how what is happening in the lungs and heart leads to symptoms that affect your entire body. They also discuss ways to possibly get ahead of future symptoms and what to assess with your doctor if your symptoms are not improving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwjefv0QiM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uad858n18Vg/maxresdefault.jpg Functional Class: One Piece of the PAH Puzzle - PAHToday 2021 Event 1 Find out how Functional Class is incorporated into risk assessment, which can help predict your 5-year survival and shape your treatment plan. Drs. Lana Melendres-Groves and Vijay Balasubramanian explain the important role you play in determining your Functional Class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uad858n18Vg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p3osGW88YyM/maxresdefault.jpg Choosing a Healthier PAH Lifestyle - PAH Today 2021 Event 2 Listen as Drs. Lana Melendres-Groves and Christina Eagan discuss how making healthy lifestyle choices can impact the way you feel each day. Learn why your diet matters, how movement can make a difference, and tips on improving your overall wellness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3osGW88YyM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bt_Qxacl1aQ/maxresdefault.jpg Echo: Getting to the Heart of the Matter - PAH Today 2021 Event 3 Drs. Lana Melendres-Groves and Anjali Vaidya take a closer look at how the noninvasive echocardiogram test can monitor changes in the right heart, helping to prevent symptoms before they happen plus help lower your risk status. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt_Qxacl1aQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/WXfEUfyq2UU/sddefault.webp PAH Today 2020 Event 1: Beyond the Basics Learn how PAH affects the lungs and causes symptoms. Drs. Melendres-Groves and Ruiz discuss the science behind the symptoms of PAH and explain how treatment can help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXfEUfyq2UU https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SuYDFOX5_Y0/sddefault.jpg PAH Today 2020 Event 2: How Decisions Today Can Shape the Future Learn how healthcare providers monitor your symptoms and test results to determine your risk status. PAH specalists Lana Melendres-Groves and Melisa Wilson explain why understanding your risk status isimportant for your future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuYDFOX5_Y0 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zwLQ9desAEM/sddefault.jpg PAH Today 2020 Event 3: The Pathways to Treatment Hear about the 3 pathways to treat PAH—what they do, and how they might help you. Drs. Melendres-Groves and Studer discuss PAH treatment guidelines and the possible benefits of multiple medications. You’ll also learn about prostacyclin-class medications, the first class of therapy that was initially approved to treat PAH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwLQ9desAEM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QxbvJ409ies/sddefault.jpg PAH Today 2020 Event 4: Moving Forward Learn more about the steps you can take to stay informed and motivated to continue your treatment journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxbvJ409ies https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/faqs/faq.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/basics.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/decision.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/pathways.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/moving.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/pah-national-broadcast-faqs.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/pah-beyond-basics.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/pah-how-decisions-today-can-shape-future.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/pah-pathways-to-treatment.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/events/pah-today-moving-forward.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/oxygen-therapy https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise https://www.pahinitiative.com/contact https://www.pahinitiative.com/what-is-pah/pah-changes-in-the-heart https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/changesinheart/Heart-Lung-Blood-Flow.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/changesinheart/rignt-Left%20heart.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/whatispah/narrow-lung.gif https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/changesinheart/PAH-blood-vessels.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/changesinheart/PAH-blood-vessels-treatment.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/changesinheart/PAH-Progresses.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/changesinheart/PAH-improves.webp https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T75sxGkhoyM/hqdefault.jpg PAH Basics and Finding a PAH Specialist Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves covers the basics of pulmonary arterial hypertension, or PAH, and its severity, common symptoms, and the importance of finding an experienced PAH specialist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T75sxGkhoyM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bt_Qxacl1aQ/maxresdefault.jpg Echo: Getting to the Heart of the Matter - PAH Today 2021 Event 3 Drs. Lana Melendres-Groves and Anjali Vaidya take a closer look at how the noninvasive echocardiogram test can monitor changes in the right heart, helping to prevent symptoms before they happen plus help lower your risk status. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt_Qxacl1aQ https://www.pahinitiative.com/what-is-pah/pah-diagnosis https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-information-support/glossary https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-information-support/hap-recursos https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j9gSDCjmz0o/hqdefault.jpg Conceptos básicos de la HAP y encontrar un especialista en HAP La Dra. Lana Melendres-Groves cubre los aspectos básicos de la hipertensión arterial pulmonar o HAP y su gravedad, los síntomas frecuentes y la importancia de encontrar un especialista con experiencia en HAP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9gSDCjmz0o https://i.ytimg.com/vi/549ApcHIC50/hqdefault.jpg Objetivos de tratamiento de la HAP En este vídeo, la Dra. Lana Melendres-Groves, experta en HAP, analizará la importancia de los objetivos de tratamiento de la HAP tanto para pacientes como para médicos, y la importancia de comunicar sus objetivos a su médico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=549ApcHIC50 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GKeuQeuJtJY/hqdefault.jpg Opciones de tratamiento para la HAP (vías y clases demedicamentos) Únase a la Dra. Lana Melendres-Groves, experta en HAP, quien responde a estas preguntas en profundidad, proporcionando un entendimiento útil sobre las vías de tratamiento y las clases de medicamentos para la HAP. Aprenda a ser proactivo en el manejo de la HAP formulando las preguntas adecuadas para ayudar a alcanzar sus objetivos de tratamiento. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKeuQeuJtJY https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_GJ_numAKsA/hqdefault.jpg Presión arterial alta en los pulmones: Entender la HAP La hipertensión arterial pulmonar (HAP) es una enfermedad rara causada por la presión arterial alta en las arterias de los pulmones. La HAP provoca una constricción de estas arterias. La reducción del flujo sanguíneo, causada por el estrechamiento de las arterias, hace que aumente la presión en el lado derecho del corazón. El lado derecho del corazón intenta compensar esforzándose más para bombear sangre a través de las arterias hacia los pulmones. Con el tiempo, el corazón lucha por mantener este nivel de intensidad y aparecen los síntomas de HAP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GJ_numAKsA https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/spanish/defienda-su-bienestar.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/spanish/camine-por-su-bienestar.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care https://www.pahinitiative.com/what-is-pah https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/whatispah/narrow-lung.gif https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/whatispah/cars.gif https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/CqNspO_Ceps/hqdefault.webp The heart and lung connection When you have PAH, the blood vessels in your lungs thicken and become narrow, making your heart work harder to pump blood through them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqNspO_Ceps https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-itli82WiF4/sddefault.jpg Working with a PAH Expert Because PAH is a serious disease that is life threatening, finding a healthcare provider who specializes in treating PAH is extremely important. Not all cardiologists and pulmonologists have expertise treating PAH. A PAH specialist has extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating PAH, so they may be more knowledgeable about the latest treatment advances and options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-itli82WiF4 https://www.pahinitiative.com/what-is-pah/pah-causes https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/whatcausespah/JoannePicture.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/whatcausespah/Map-cases.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/what-is-pah/pah-symptoms https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Nd-dQsKbofw/hqdefault.webp Knowing your symptoms Watch Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves as she explains more about the symptoms you may experience with PAH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd-dQsKbofw https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/symptoms/System-Journal.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/symptoms/GwendalynPic1.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/symptoms/PAH-Symptoms-Checklist.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/united-therapeutics-pah https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/oxygen-therapy-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/home/PAH-Today-Magazine-Issue-4.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-overview/diagnosing-pah-criteria https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/criteria/heart.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/criteria/man.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/criteria/chart1.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/criteria/echo-set.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/criteria/RHC-definitions.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/criteria/diagnostic-algorithm.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/criteria/diagnostic-algorithm.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/importance-self-care https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pah-exercise https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/resources/pah-icd-10 https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/leg-workout https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wUhyLqUav6Q/maxresdefault.jpg 6 Minute PHitness - Legs and Lower Body Exercises for PAH Let’s get moving! If your healthcare provider has recommended that you begin an exercise routine, here’s one to get you started. Watch the video below—focused on lower body strength—for a fun, quick workout. Go at your own pace by using the “pause” feature if you need to rest or drink some water. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUhyLqUav6Q https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/treatment-guidelines-algorithm https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/resources/literary-library https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/library/Hoeper_2022.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/library/Boucly_2022.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/library/Wilson_2022.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/library/Miotti-2021.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/library/Simons-2019.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/library/Wilson-2020.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/low-sodium-resources https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-overview https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/overview/lung.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/overview/whochart1.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/overview/whochart2.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/overview/barchart.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/overview/info.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-prognosis-survival/calculators https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/calculators/infographic.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/calculators/risk-calc.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/calculators/patient-monitoring-guide.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/calculators/reveal-ers-tear-pad.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/calculators/non-invasive-french-tear-pad.pdf https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/resources https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/EchoTearpad.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/d2.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/d1.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/d4.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/d5.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/d6.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/d7.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/d8.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/podcast-1.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/podcast-2.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/podcast-3.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/podcast-4.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/resources/podcast-5.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-overview/normal-rvsp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/rightheart/DiseaseProgressionOverTime.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/rightheart/echo.webp https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A1QdCvfgsk8/maxresdefault.jpg Routine Echos Detect Changes Watch as Dr. John Ryan discusses how frequent Echo assessment can lead to earlier detection of changes due to PAH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1QdCvfgsk8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FKlqjKGS4kM/hqdefault.jpg Frequent Echos Improve Gestalt Watch as Dr. John Ryan reviews evidence showing the importance of frequent Echos in PAH management. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlqjKGS4kM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dfxakp12KiE/maxresdefault.jpg The Echo Doesn’t Lie Watch as Dr. Anjali Vaidya explains the role of Echo in detecting changes in right heart function. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfxakp12KiE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1CbVrdj50xQ/maxresdefault.jpg Near-Normalization Improves Prognosis Watch as Dr. Anjali Vaidya describes the importance of near-normalization of the right heart as a treatment goal in PAH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CbVrdj50xQ https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/peggys-story https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/perspective/ambassador/pah-patient-golf.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/arm-workout https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZOq5jTqYMdU/hqdefault.jpg Arm-strengthening PAH workout Has your healthcare provider suggested that you begin an exercise routine? Here’s a great place to begin. Follow along with this short arm-strengthening video that will leave you feeling energized. Feel free to push “pause” at any point if you need to rest or take a water break. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOq5jTqYMdU https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-prognosis-survival/risk-assessment https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/riskassessment/trans.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/riskassessment/ESC-Reveal20.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/riskassessment/follow-up.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/connecting-with-others https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/depression-and-pah https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/care/depression/chart.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/low-salt-diet https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/diet/lowsalt/pitting.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/living/diet/lowsalt/sodium.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pah-foods https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-prognosis-survival https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/survival/heart-lung.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/survival/5yr-KM.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/survival/year1toYear3.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/survival/compchart.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/survival/survivalAtLowRisk.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/resources/education-curriculum https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/ambassador-spotlight https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-overview/pathophysiology-progression https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/heart.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/NormPA.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/NormRV.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/CompPA.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/CompRV.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/FailPA.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/FailRV.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/echo.jpg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/comb.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/comp.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/symp.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/indicators.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/pathophysiology/FunctionalCapacity.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-treatment-types https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EKb__msvM88/hqdefault.jpg Why substance imbalances may be causing your "bumpy ride" with PAH symptoms How are substance imbalances with PAH like the tires on your car? Watch to learn more about the imbalances can have on your PAH symptoms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKb__msvM88 https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-treatment-types/how-pah-medications-work https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e2MKVcwLcRQ/hqdefault.jpg Could adding a PAH medication help you reach your goals? If more than one tire is out of balance on your car, would you only fix one? No, that wouldn't be enough to give you a smooth ride. In the same way, rebalancing more than one pathway can help make life with PAH less bumpy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2MKVcwLcRQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5tnzEIZdQo4/hqdefault.jpg When to consider adding a PAH medication to your treatment plan In this clip, Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves explains when it might be time to consider adding a medication to your treatment plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tnzEIZdQo4 https://www.pahinitiative.com/pah-treatment-types/what-is-prostacyclin https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PhbCxM4p5jM/hqdefault.jpg John’s Story: Learning to Own His PAH and Finding What Works After being diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), John was frustrated but didn’t give up searching for the right treatment plan. After learning about the different ways to treat PAH (the endothelin,nitric oxide, activin signaling, and prostacyclin pathways) he kept pushing, eventually adding an inhaled prostacyclin-class medication that helped while working with his doctor to manage side effects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhbCxM4p5jM https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-prognosis-survival/pah-calculator-app https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/landing/pah-calculator-app.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/landing/pah-calculator-app-2.png https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-caregiver-connections https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/full-body-exercise https://i.ytimg.com/vi/smRt9dO5niA/hqdefault.jpg 6 Minute PHitness – Full Body Physical Exercise for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension If you have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and your healthcare provider has recommended you begin an exercise routine, this video is for you. Engage your whole body with this exercise workout designed specifically for people living with PAH. Go at your own pace, stopping whenever you need to. Don’t forget to ask your doctor before starting an exercise routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smRt9dO5niA https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/yoga-for-pah https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TkzZiVRtyIE/hqdefault.jpg 6 Minute PHitness – Yoga for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension This mostly seated yoga exercise routine designed for people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) emphasizes stretching and breathing while engaging the back, legs, arms, and core. Follow along for 6-minutes of energizing zen, pushing pause whenever you need to. Don’t forget to ask your doctor before starting an exercise routine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkzZiVRtyIE https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/pah-support https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tmdpSr__UgY/hqdefault.jpg Reaching Out and Staying Connected Living with PAH isn’t easy, but you have a community to support you so you don’t go through this alone. In this short video, Denise, Karen, and Lauren share their thoughts on how to reach out and stay connected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmdpSr__UgY https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/oxygen-therapy-adjustments https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/tips-on-eating-right https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pilates-for-pah https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KvNylaVX6p4/hqdefault.jpg 6 Minute PHitness – Pilates Exercise for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension This seated pilates exercise routine was designed for people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to help improve flexibility and stability by targeting muscles in the abdomen and lower back. Please talk to your doctor before starting an exercise routine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvNylaVX6p4 https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pah-stretching-workout https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y60oRbKSeBw/hqdefault.jpg 6-minute PHitness: Stretching with PAH Workout Stretching is an important part of any exercise routine. In this exercise routine designed for people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), all you need is your own body resistance, a couple chairs, and 6 minutes. Follow along for stretches that will help open up your neck, shoulders, hips, and hamstrings. Please talk to your doctor before starting an exercise routine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60oRbKSeBw https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/united-therapeutics-pah https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-prognosis-survival/risk-assessment/global-registries https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-treatment-pathways https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/medications/riskFlowChart.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-prognosis-survival/risk-assessment/parameters https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/riskassessment/low-risk-1.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/riskassessment/low-risk-3.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/riskassessment/low-risk-2.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-treatment-pathways/prostacyclin-drug-class-function https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D61QN3wN6eM/hqdefault.jpg Prostacyclin (PGI2) Role and Function in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Watch this video to learn more about the role of prostacyclin and the impact it may have on your PAH treatment decisions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D61QN3wN6eM https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/nancy-navigating-pah https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/lauren-managing-pah https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/nathan-and-determination https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/jenesis-rothblatt https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/finding-what-works https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-self-care/power-of-connection https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/power-of-movement https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/dancing-her-tune https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-perspectives/family-members-pah-care https://www.pahinitiative.com/doctors-discussion-guide https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/patient/class/DD-tool-image.webp https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-caregiver-connections/connecting https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-caregiver-connections/balancing-needs https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-caregiver-connections/caregiver-balancing-act https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-caregiver-connections/guided-by-love https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-caregiver-connections/pah-caregiving https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/pah-ambassador-goals https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/no-regrets https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AkW6hB6dgko/hqdefault.jpg No regrets: Living life with PAH - Gwen's Story Even after being diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Gwen never asked herself, “Why me?” Instead, she asked, “Why not me?” This positive perspective helped her keep the attitude she wanted as she forged a path into unknown territory. Gwen focused on a lifestyle that included healthy eating. She changed her diet, cutting down on salt, sodium, and unhealthy foods. She also became a support group leader and worked with her doctor to find and stick with a treatment plan that helped her reach her goals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkW6hB6dgko https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/what-pah-risk-status-means-to-me https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eKAaply34wQ/maxresdefault.jpg What PAH Risk Status Means to Me In this short video, PAH Initiative Ambassadors Lauren and Karen share what risk status means to them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKAaply34wQ https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/pah-treatment-options https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zmrfWVfo8iU/maxresdefault.jpg Thekla’s PAH Patient Story: Exploring Treatment Options with Her Specialist In this short video, Thekla, a PAH Initiative patient Ambassador, tells her story. She talks about how she’s proactive with her PAH specialist – discussing her PAH symptoms, setting goals, coming up with a treatment plan, and needing to make adjustments to her treatment plan over time. She discusses how learning that PAH can affect the entire body made her think differently about the disease and learning about the 4 PAH treatment pathways –endothelin, nitric oxide, activin signaling, and prostacyclin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrfWVfo8iU https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/pah-doctor https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/pah-goals https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/pah-treatment-goals https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/proactive-approach https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-5HAZnXD2As/maxresdefault.jpg Nathan’s Story: A Proactive Approach to Life with PAH In this short, inspiring video, Nathan discusses the challenges of living with PAH, his proactive approach to living with PAH, and how he’s learned to live each day to the fullest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5HAZnXD2As https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/shared-decision-making https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/becoming-a-captain https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-patient-empowerment/pah-diagnosis https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/WPU3Hf3u9Z8/sddefault.webp PAH patient video: Getting motivated again A diagnosis of PAH comes with a range of emotions. In this video, PAH Initiative Ambassadors Denise, Karen, and Lauren share how they took control of those feelings and found the motivation to get back to doing things that bring them joy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPU3Hf3u9Z8 https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/full-video/the-echo-in-pah-right-heart-imaging-in-clinical-practice https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/vT8tqnNUDFY/sddefault.webp The Echo in PAH: Right Heart Imaging in Clinical Practice In this broadcast for healthcare professionals in PAH, hear how pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) experts use routine Echos to inform disease status and determine treatment plans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT8tqnNUDFY https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/full-video/the-echo-in-pah-state-of-the-art-in-right-heart-monitoring https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/CiQoOAhiEnw/sddefault.webp The Echo in PAH - State of the Art in Right Heart Monitoring In The Echo in PAH: State of the Art in Right Heart Monitoring broadcast, Drs. Anjali Vaidya and John Ryan provided their expert perspectives on how to use Echo to help evaluate disease status and inform PAH management approaches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQoOAhiEnw https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/full-video/the-echo-in-pah-pathophysiology-of-the-right-heart-and-treatment-goals https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/hCE4jl5SwhM/sddefault.webp The Echo in PAH: Pathophysiology of the Right Heart and Treatment Goals in PAH In this broadcast for healthcare professionals in PAH, hear about the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and how experts use routine echocardiograms to monitor the right heart and determine treatment plans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCE4jl5SwhM https://www.pahinitiative.com/hcp/pah-treatment-pathways/forms https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/forms/intermediate-low.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/assets/images/hcp/forms/high.svg https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/thai-beef-wraps-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/spinach-tomato-pasta-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/chicken-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/oatmeal-berry-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/walnut-salad-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/seared-tuna-salad-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/blueberry-muffin-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/mini-spinach-quiche-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/mini-spinach-quiche-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/fish-taco-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/banana-blueberry-smoothie-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/stir-fry-recipe https://www.pahinitiative.com/living-with-pah/pah-diet-exercise/pulmonary-hypertension-recipes/quinoa-salad-soup-recipe