Methamphetamine Use Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Previously Unknown Ri... (sed with those of many other conditions ...)

Methamphetamine Use Associated With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Previously Unknown Risk Factors

Date:3/20/2008

sed with those of many other conditions such as asthma. PAH has been historically chronic and incurable with a poor survival rate, because the disease has often progressed to a late stage by the time it is accurately diagnosed. However, new treatments are available which have significantly improved prognosis. Recent data indicate that the length of survival is continuing to improve, with some patients able to manage the disorder for 15 to 20 years or longer.

About the Pulmonary Hypertension Association and the Campaign

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is dedicated to finding ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension, and to provide hope for the pulmonary hypertension community through support, education, advocacy and awareness. The vision of PHA is to improve the lives of those affected by pulmonary hypertension.

More information about PHA is available at http://www.phassociation.org. Copies of the awareness campaign poster and other materials related to PH can be ordered by contacting help@PHAssociation.org.

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