Medical Economics November 12, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Pulmonary hypertension is a rare, serious condition with high mortality if untreated, often misdiagnosed due to symptom overlap with other lung diseases.
- The new guide aims to standardize PH diagnosis and treatment across the US, addressing variability in physician expertise and healthcare system complexity.
- Adapted from European guidelines, the guide emphasizes early diagnosis and specialized care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
The newly released “Guidance to the Guidelines” are an effort by expert groups to improve nationwide diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
The American Lung Association (ALA) and Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) have collaborated to release the “Guidance to the Guidelines,” a comprehensive guide meant to help primary care providers better understand...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor