Fact Sheets

Consensus Statements
Developed by Medical Leaders on Various PH-Related Medical Issues

These statements on PH medical issues were developed by the Education Committee (formerly Consensus Committee) of PHA's Scientific Leadership Council (SLC) and reviewed and approved by the membership of the SLC. PHA appreciates the work of the SLC's Education Committee in preparing these documents. Originally developed by former Education Committee Chair Ivan Robbins, MD, they are now being annually reviewed and updated by the SLC Education Committee.

The role of the SLC Education Committee is to, among other tasks, determine the best current thinking of medical leaders in the field of PH on issues of importance to the treatment of PH and to make that information available to the field in the form of the conensus statements found below. More information on PHA's Scientific Leadership Council

The following is for general information only. These guidelines may not apply to your individual situation. You should rely on the information and instructions given specifically to you by your PH specialist and/or the nurses at your PH Center. This information is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. It is not intended as legal, medical or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified professionals who are familiar with your individual needs.

5/29/09 Statement on Stem Cell Clinical Trials from PHA Scientific Leadership Council

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Genetic Testing and Counseling for Idiopathic and Familial Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) 2008 November

Lung Transplantation in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension 2003 March

Birth control and hormonal therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension 2002 July

Elective surgery 2008 November

Travel Recommendations for Patients with PAH 2008 November

Recommendations for exercise in patients with PAH 2008 November

Recommendations on Over-the-Counter Medications in Patients with PAH 2008 November

Sodium Restriction for Patient with PAH 2008 November

Summary and Explanation of Common Tests for Pulmonary Hypertension 2008 November

Recommendations for patient referral to a PH specialist 2008 November

Acute Vasodilator Testing 2007 October

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