Patient Resources

Recommended sites to visit & treatment informaton regarding Pulmonary Hypertension.

Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) of Canada

A not-for-profit organization that represents a national PH community including patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Pulmonary Hypertension Association - U.S./ International

A leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people living with pulmonary hypertension worldwide.

The American Heart Association (AHA)

A non-profit organization dedicated to improving cardiovascular health and reducing deaths caused by heart disease and stroke.

The American Lung Association (ALA)

Dedicated to improving lung health, preventing lung disease and promoting healthy lungs for all.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Provides comprehensive resources on the causes and types of PH, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options.

Treatment Options

Endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs)

PREVENTS NARROWING OF BLOOD VESSELS

  • AMBRISENTAN (Volibris®)
  • BOSENTAN (Tracleer®)
  • MACITENTAN (Opsumit®)

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors)

ENABLES BLOOD VESSELS TO REMAIN OPEN

  • SILDENAFIL (Revatio®, Viagra®)
  • TADALAFIL (Adcirca®, Cialis®)

Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators

IMPROVES BLOOD FLOW IN THE LUNGS

  • RIOCIGUAT (Adempas®)

Prostacyclin (IP receptor agonists)

RELAXES BLOOD VESSELS

  • SELEXIPAG (Uptravi®)

CONTROLS CELL GROWTH IN PULMONARY ARTERIES

CONTROLS CELL GROWTH IN PULMONARY ARTERIES

  • SOTATERCEPT

Lifestyle Changes Guide

A comprehensive guide on diet, exercise, and stress management from the NHLBI.