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 periodically reviewed and updated by Srinivas Murali, MD, current Chair of the SLC Education Committee and also by committee members Teresa DeMarco, MD, Robert Frantz, MD, Nicholas Hill, MD, and Robert Schilz, DO, PhD. PHA also thanks the entire SLC for their close review and approval of these documents.
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.
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