Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
Get clarity on PAH, win time for your patients
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare, progressive disease characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Symptoms of PAH include unexplained shortness of breath (dyspnea), chest pain, and fainting episodes.[1]
Patients can go 2 years on average without a diagnosis.[2] If left untreated, PAH can lead to heart failure and, eventually, death.[1]
Continue exploring this website and find out what is PAH, what are the symptoms of PAH and get access to practical tools for screening and referring your patients for a timely diagnosis and treatment.
This website is intended for healthcare professionals. If you are a patient diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, visit the PH-Human website for resources dedicated for you.
What is PAH
Read more about what is pulmonary arterial hypertension, what are its causes and symptoms.
How to diagnose PAH
Find out about the different strategies that can help you diagnose PAH in a timely manner.
Where to refer
Patients with suspected PAH should be referred to a PH Center for further investigation and treatment.
Treatment options
Current available treatments can slow disease progression and improve patient outcomes.
Our therapies
Read more about Johnson & Johnson's molecules for managing PAH.
Resources
Get access to diagnostic tools and educational aids to help you identify, assess and manage your PAH patients.
... diagnosed with PAH currently live in Belgium.[3]
... it takes on average to diagnose a patient with PAH.[1]
... 5 GP and 2 specialist visits are on average reported before an undiagnosed PAH patient is finally referred to a PH center.[4]
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PAH and CHD
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PAH and SSc
PAH is a severe complication of systemic sclerosis. Read more here.
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CP-467139 September 2024
