Ever since 2005 when he was a cardiology fellow training at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Stephen Chan became deeply invested in developing a cure for… Read more
Tag: pulmonary hypertension
NOW – Episode 15
In the 15th installment of NOW, get a glimpse into UPMC Mercy clinic determined to treat every symptom of post-ICU syndrome, discover how a website… Read more
New Study Explains Gene Mutation’s Impact on Pulmonary Hypertension
New UPMC research from the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Chan demonstrates that mutations in a gene called BOLA3 can lead to a syndrome that results in PH in affected individuals.
Woman Celebrates 30 Years Post-Heart and Double-Lung Transplant
Terri DeChellis was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects arteries in the heart and lungs when she was… Read more
New Procedure Aims to Improve Quality of Life for CTEPH Patients
Experts from the UPMC Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Program are now using a new procedure aimed at improving the quality of life for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary… Read more