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Alvin Rocha is a nurse care manager and pulmonary hypertension coordinator at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He manages PH patients from birth to early adulthood. His main goal is to prepare these patients for the transition into the adult world. He is excited about the advancements in therapies and clinical trials and looks forward to attending the World PH Symposium to learn more ways to help the patients and families he cares for. 
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In this episode, Dr. Dunbar Ivy, a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Colorado, discusses the upcoming World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension, where experts from around the world will gather to discuss the progress made and future directions. Dr. Ivy highlights the work of the pediatric pulmonary hypertension task force, which aims to develop expert opinions on various topics, including the role of different therapies for patients who have failed all available medical treatments. The task force also focuses on understanding genetic abnormalities and developmental lung disorders, defining pulmonary hypertension in neonates, and addressing the challenges of clinical trials for pediatric patients.The task force plans to publish their findings in 2024 and welcomes feedback from the medical community.
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Nola Martin shares her experience with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Nola describes the physical and mental challenges she faced, including fatigue, weight gain, and the need to ask for help. Nola emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and fighting for one's own health. She recounts a situation where she had to push her doctor to listen to her concerns and change her medication. Despite the limitations, she has a better quality of life and encourages others to be their own advocates.
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In this episode, Dr. Eric Austin, a pediatric pulmonologist and pulmonary hypertension doctor, discusses the upcoming World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension, which will focus on various aspects of pulmonary hypertension research and clinical care. Dr. Austin is part of the task force on genetics and genomics, which aims to explore the genetic landscape of pulmonary hypertension and identify opportunities for future research and therapy development. He highlights the significance of the discovery of the BMPR2 gene and its role in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), leading to the development of the gene-informed therapy sotatercept.
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Victoria McKinnon shares her personal experience with pulmonary hypertension, specifically her son Owen’s eight week battle with the condition. Owen was diagnosed with alveolar capillary dysplasia (ACD), a genetic disease that causes pulmonary hypertension. Despite initial improvements, they ran out of treatment options and ultimately had to make the difficult decision to remove care. Victoria emphasizes the importance of communication and honesty from healthcare professionals, as well as the support and knowledge gained from joining online support groups. She also discussing her fundraising efforts to support research and find solutions for children with PH. Learn more about Victoria’s fundraising efforts: www.withlovefromowen.com 
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Haley (aka @Wolf Haley), who was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) at 18 years old, shares her journey with the disease and how she has found healing and purpose through art and advocacy. Haley discovered her passion for art as a form of therapy, using watercolor to express her thoughts and emotions about living with PH. Haley also works as a TikTok manager for a nonprofit organization and has become involved in advocacy work, using her personal experiences to advocate for healthcare bills and share her story with legislators. She graduates from the community health worker program at UNM this month, and plans to continue studies in radiology technology.
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