Why Does It Take So Long For A Correct Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Hypertension?

Lack of awareness of pulmonary hypertension is one of the reasons why it takes on average up to two years for a correct diagnosis of this rare lung disease. This year’s week-long campaign included a series of national fundraising and press events, organised by the national charity, Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK (www.phassociation.uk.com), and will culminate in the patient annual conference on 14 November.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on November 27th, 2008