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Episode 498 - Hall Skaara (Bel Air Center)

I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

Release Date: 12/09/2024

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Nurse Practitioner Janette Reyes from the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at the Hospital for Sick Children shares her extensive experience caring for pediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension. Reyes discusses the unique challenges and developmental considerations involved in treating children from infancy through their teenage years, as they transition to adulthood. Reyes also touches on the emotional and social struggles these young patients face, such as bullying and anxiety, and highlights the role of the multidisciplinary team in supporting their mental well-being. Hi, I am Janette...

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I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

Nurse Practitioner, Janette Reyes, from the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at the Hospital for Sick Children shares her extensive experience caring for pediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension. Reyes discusses the unique challenges and developmental considerations involved in treating children from infancy through their teenage years, as they transition to adulthood. Reyes also touches on the emotional and social struggles these young patients face, such as bullying and anxiety, and highlights the role of the multidisciplinary team in supporting their mental well-being. Learn more about...

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Jennifer Howard’s inspiring story is one of resilience and hope in the face of immense challenges. Diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) in July 2019 after a long and frustrating path to answers, Jennifer faced the daunting reality of living with a chronic illness requiring continuous IV medication through a pump. Despite the overwhelming nature of her diagnosis, Jennifer discovered an inner strength she never knew she had. With a focus on living life to the fullest, she learned to navigate both the bad days and the good, embracing moments that brought her...

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I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

Jennifer Howard’s inspiring story is one of resilience and hope in the face of immense challenges. Diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) in July 2019 after a long and frustrating path to answers, Jennifer faced the daunting reality of living with a chronic illness requiring continuous IV medication through a pump. Despite the overwhelming nature of her diagnosis, Jennifer discovered an inner strength she never knew she had. With a focus on living life to the fullest, she learned to navigate both the bad days and the good, embracing moments that brought her...

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Kaitlyn Salonga shares her journey of resilience and advocacy while living with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Kaitlyn recounts her fight for personal autonomy, including a successful battle to secure surgery for her reproductive health after initial denials due to weight and health concerns. Through her triumphs, she highlights the importance of advocating for oneself in the face of medical and societal challenges. Her story is a powerful testament to embracing one’s identity, breaking down stigma, and showing that life with PH can be fulfilling and bold. My name’s Kaitlyn Salonga. I also...

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I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

Kaitlyn Salonga shares her journey of resilience and advocacy while living with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Kaitlyn recounts her fight for personal autonomy, including a successful battle to secure surgery for her reproductive health after initial denials due to weight and health concerns. Through her triumphs, she highlights the importance of advocating for oneself in the face of medical and societal challenges. Her story is a powerful testament to embracing one’s identity, breaking down stigma, and showing that life with PH can be fulfilling and bold. Learn more about pulmonary...

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Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, shares her personal journey of becoming interested in pulmonary hypertension and the challenges faced by patients in accessing care. Dr. Mielniczuk emphasizes the importance of building connections with patients and involving them in decision-making. She discusses the CRAVE study, which aims to test novel and repurposed therapies for right heart failure using a platform trial design. She highlights the importance of patient involvement in the trial design and its upcoming feasibility study. My name is Lisa Mielniczuk. I am...

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I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, shares her personal journey of becoming interested in pulmonary hypertension and the challenges faced by patients in accessing care. Dr. Mielniczuk emphasizes the importance of building connections with patients and involving them in decision-making. She discusses the CRAVE study, which aims to test novel and repurposed therapies for right heart failure using a platform trial design. She highlights the importance of patient involvement in the trial design and its upcoming feasibility study. Learn more about pulmonary...

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In our 500th episode, Dr. Jason Weatherald, a pulmonologist at the University of Alberta in Canada, discusses a project called CRAVE (Canadian Right Ventricular Failure Adaptive Platform) to address the lack of treatments for right heart failure in patients with pulmonary hypertension.  He explains that platform trials, which allow for multiple interventions to be tested simultaneously, are more efficient and offer a higher chance of receiving a potential therapy compared to traditional clinical trials.  Dr. Weatherald emphasizes the importance of patient involvement in research and...

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I'm Aware That I'm Rare: the phaware® podcast

In our 500th episode, Dr. Jason Weatherald, a pulmonologist at the University of Alberta in Canada, discusses a project called CRAVE (Canadian Right Ventricular Failure Adaptive Platform) to address the lack of treatments for right heart failure in patients with pulmonary hypertension. He explains that platform trials, which allow for multiple interventions to be tested simultaneously, are more efficient and offer a higher chance of receiving a potential therapy compared to traditional clinical trials.  Dr. Weatherald emphasizes the importance of patient involvement in research and...

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Hall Skaara, a resilient PH patient and founder of the Norwegian Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, recounts his 19-year journey living with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension. He shares how he transformed the challenges of the pandemic into an innovative opportunity by helping create the Bel Air Center, a virtual global PH community space. The Bel Air Center aims to foster global connections, support, and resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

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