Episode 445 - Angela Bates, MD
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Release Date: 12/04/2023
Kari Gillmeyer, MD, MSC - phaware® interview 537
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Delays in diagnosing and treating pulmonary hypertension (PH) can have life-altering consequences. In this episode, Dr. Kari Gillmeyer, discusses her groundbreaking study on PH care networks. She explores why so many patients experience delays, how geography and provider access play a role, and what can be done to improve timeliness of care. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: My name is Kari Gillmeyer. I am a pulmonary and critical care physician and a clinical and health services researcher at Boston University and VA Boston. I've been doing pulmonary hypertension research pretty...
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Episode 537 - Kari Gillmeyer, MD, MSC
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Delays in diagnosing and treating pulmonary hypertension (PH) can have life-altering consequences. In this episode, Dr. Kari Gillmeyer, discusses her groundbreaking study on PH care networks. She explores why so many patients experience delays, how geography and provider access play a role, and what can be done to improve timeliness of care. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Engage for a cure: #phaware Share your story: Like, Subscribe and Follow us: .
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Eric Borstein - phaware® interview 536
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
A 200 Mile Journey from LA to San Diego to Raise Awareness for PH When Eric Borstein collapsed in his bedroom in 2020, doctors gave him just months to live. Instead, he fought back with walking, mental health, and the support of his community. Now, he’s leading a movement, raising hundreds of thousands for pulmonary hypertension research, and walking 200 miles down the California coast to prove hope has no limits. Learn more about the September 7, 2025 Steve Van Wormer: Welcome to I'm Aware That I'm Rare: phaware podcast. I'm Steve Van Wormer from Phaware Global Association. I'm here...
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Episode 536 - Eric Borstein
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
A 200 Mile Journey from LA to San Diego to Raise Awareness for PH When Eric Borstein collapsed in his bedroom in 2020, doctors gave him just months to live. Instead, he fought back with walking, mental health, and the support of his community. Now, he’s leading a movement, raising hundreds of thousands for pulmonary hypertension research, and walking 200 miles down the California coast to prove hope has no limits. Learn more about the September 7, 2025 Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure: #phaware Share your story: ...
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Akshay Muralidhar, MD - phaware® interview 535
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Dr. Akshay Muralidhar, Co-Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center of Excellence at Arizona Pulmonary Specialist in Phoenix, discusses the importance of having a specialized center for pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Muralidhar also highlights the challenges of managing patients with substance abuse issues, particularly methamphetamine use. Dr. Muralidhar emphasizes the importance of access to care, particularly for underserved communities, and the need for outreach programs to ensure that all patients have access to treatment options. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: My...
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Episode 535 - Akshay Muralidhar, MD
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
In this episode, Dr. Akshay Muralidhar, Co-Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center of Excellence at Arizona Pulmonary Specialist in Phoenix, discusses the importance of having a specialized center for pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Muralidhar also highlights the challenges of managing patients with substance abuse issues, particularly methamphetamine use. Dr. Muralidhar emphasizes the importance of access to care, particularly for underserved communities, and the need for outreach programs to ensure that all patients have access to treatment options. This Special Edition Episode...
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Raj Parikh, MD, MPH - phaware® interview 534
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Dr. Raj Parikh from Hartford Hospital discusses building on foundational pathways with treatment options for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) patients. He also emphasizes the value of clinical trials as well as the importance of a good doctor/patient relationship. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: My name's Raj Parikh. I'm the Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. I did a lot of my training kind of all over. I went to medical school in New Orleans, Chicago, ended up in Boston, and then made my way back home to...
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Episode 534 - Raj Parikh, MD, MPH
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Dr. Raj Parikh from Hartford Hospital discusses building on foundational pathways with treatment options for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) patients. He also emphasizes the value of clinical trials as well as the importance of a good doctor/patient relationship. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Engage for a cure: #phaware Share your story: Like, Subscribe and Follow us: . #phawareMD
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Robert Frantz, MD - phaware® interview 533
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Dr. Robert Frantz breaks down the key metrics behind risk stratification—functional class, six-minute walk distance, and brain natriuretic peptide levels—and explains how they shape treatment plans. He also explores the role of echocardiography, right heart catheterization, and cutting-edge therapies in improving patient outcomes. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: I'm Dr. Bob Frantz. I'm a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Co-Director of the pulmonary hypertension clinic there. I have been working there on staff since 1990, so actually many decades...
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Episode 533 - Robert Frantz, MD
I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast
Dr. Robert Frantz breaks down the key metrics behind risk stratification—functional class, six-minute walk distance, and brain natriuretic peptide levels—and explains how they shape treatment plans. He also explores the role of echocardiography, right heart catheterization, and cutting-edge therapies in improving patient outcomes. Read the proceedings of the from the Seventh World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure: #phaware Share...
info_outline In this episode, Angela Bates, MD from Stollery Children’s Hospital, discusses the importance of incorporating quality of life into the management strategies for pediatric pulmonary hypertension patients.
Dr. Bates also talks about the importance of allowing patients to engage in activities they enjoy, even with limitations imposed by their condition, and the need for a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
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