Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension program (PAH)

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This inter-disciplinary program focuses on diagnosing, patient education, treatment and monitoring the progression of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

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Halifax Infirmary

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

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1796 Summer St
Halifax Nova Scotia

sat Feb 22 Unavailable

sun Feb 23 Unavailable

mon Feb 24 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

tue Feb 25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

wed Feb 26 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

thu Feb 27 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

fri Feb 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from a medical specialist (for example- cardiologist or respirologist) is required.

Contact

Tel: 902-473-3841

Located on level 2, Room 2290

Patient Education Resources

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Program - Halifax Infirmary, QE II

April 17, 2024

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Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.

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