Pulmonary hypertension

Main article: Arterial hypertension (high pressure)

Symptoms

Symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension are nonspecific and can range from mild shortness of breath and fatigue with routine daily activity to symptoms of right ventricular insufficiency and severe exercise limitations. The disease is difficult to diagnose, while early diagnosis can prevent the risk of adverse outcomes.

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTELG)

Main article: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTELG)

Chronicle

2023: Catheter released to treat pulmonary hypertension

On September 7, 2023, Gradient Denervation Technologies announced the development of a catheter to treat pulmonary hypertension, a disease that can be fatal. Read more here.

Launching a hotline for patients with pulmonary hypertension in Russia

On June 8, 2020, the Union of Patients and Patient Organizations for Rare Diseases announced the launch of a hotline for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

By 8 (499) 270 3520 number, patients can directly seek counseling, legal and psychological assistance.

"We have long thought about the need for a hotline for PAH patients who, like other patients with orphan diseases, need special attention and support. We are very glad that this line is being launched right now, because in the context of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 and the introduction of prevention measures, this type of support becomes especially relevant, since patients with PAH are at high risk. We hope that this will help patients not only to safely survive this difficult period, but also to further improve their condition and quality of life in general, "comments Denis Vladimirovich Belyakov, executive director of the Union of Patients and Patient Organizations for Rare Diseases.

Patients can call the hotline number and ask their questions at any time of the day - depending on the patient's request, the call will be forwarded to a medical specialist, psychologist or lawyer.