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Episode 525 - Lisa Mielniczuk, MD

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

Release Date: 06/17/2025

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

Dr. Tijana Milinic and Lia Barros, DNP, from the University of Washington take a deep dive into the world of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) clinical trials and discuss why diversity and inclusion matter. They explore the hidden biases in medical research and the real-world consequences of exclusion. Lia Barros, DNP: My name is Lia Barros and I'm a pulmonary vascular disease nurse practitioner specialist. I work at the University of Washington, where I've been practicing as a pulmonary vascular disease specialist for about the last four years. I was born and raised in this area. I'm...

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

Dr. Tijana Milinic and Lia Barros, DNP, from the University of Washington take a deep dive into the world of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) clinical trials and discuss why diversity and inclusion matter. They explore the hidden biases in medical research and the real-world consequences of exclusion. 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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Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves dives into her research on racial and ethnic disparities in PAH treatment. From differences in medication access to the role of social determinants of health, she explores how systemic barriers impact care and what steps can be taken to ensure equity and inclusivity in PAH management. Hi, I am Lana Melendres-Groves. I'm at the University of New Mexico. I’m the Pulmonary Hypertension Medical Director of our Comprehensive Care Center. Today, I hope to dive into a little bit of the information that we have regarding how we care for different subgroups of our patients...

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

Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves dives into her research on racial and ethnic disparities in PAH treatment. From differences in medication access to the role of social determinants of health, she explores how systemic barriers impact care and what steps can be taken to ensure equity and inclusivity in PAH management. 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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Dr. Roham Zamanian, discusses the concept of "disease modification" in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. He describes how this idea emerged from discussions with colleagues about the future of pulmonary hypertension therapies, and the potential for treatments to impact the underlying disease process beyond just reducing pulmonary artery pressures. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: My name is Roham Zamanian, and I'm the Medical Director of the Adult Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Stanford. Today, I want to talk about disease modification, something that historically,...

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

Dr. Roham Zamanian, discusses the concept of "disease modification" in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. He describes how this idea emerged from discussions with colleagues about the future of pulmonary hypertension therapies, and the potential for treatments to impact the underlying disease process beyond just reducing pulmonary artery pressures. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure:  #phaware Share your story:  #phawareMD    

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Hall Skaara, representing PHA Europe, brought  to the forefront at the World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension, joining other members of Task Force 1. PHA Europe was well-represented with delegates including Eva Otter, Monika Tschida, Natalia Maeva, Tadeja Ravnik, and Nina Kobler. This prestigious event gathered over 1,500 of the brightest minds in the field of pulmonary hypertension, offering a unique opportunity for patients and professionals to collaborate and share insights, as well as for patient associations to network. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: My name is Hall...

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

Hall Skaara, representing PHA Europe, brought  to the forefront at the World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension, joining other members of Task Force 1. PHA Europe was well-represented with delegates including Eva Otter, Monika Tschida, Natalia Maeva, Tadeja Ravnik, and Nina Kobler. This prestigious event gathered over 1,500 of the brightest minds in the field of pulmonary hypertension, offering a unique opportunity for patients and professionals to collaborate and share insights, as well as for patient associations to network. This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: Learn more...

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Why Pulmonary Hypertension Isn’t Just a Lung ProblemCardiologist Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk from the Mayo Clinic pulls back the curtain on one of the most common — yet misunderstood — forms of pulmonary hypertension: the kind caused by left heart disease. In this episode, she explains why it’s time we stop thinking of PH as a rare condition. My name's Lisa Mielniczuk. I'm a cardiologist and I work at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I've been working in the field of PH now for almost 20 years. I also work in the field of advanced heart failure and heart transplantation. I've...

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

Why Pulmonary Hypertension Isn’t Just a Lung ProblemCardiologist Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk from the Mayo Clinic pulls back the curtain on one of the most common — yet misunderstood — forms of pulmonary hypertension: the kind caused by left heart disease. In this episode, she explains why it’s time we stop thinking of PH as a rare condition. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at . Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure:  #phaware Share your story:  #phawareMD

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Why Pulmonary Hypertension Isn’t Just a Lung Problem
Cardiologist Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk from the Mayo Clinic pulls back the curtain on one of the most common — yet misunderstood — forms of pulmonary hypertension: the kind caused by left heart disease. In this episode, she explains why it’s time we stop thinking of PH as a rare condition.

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