Med-U-Way Lecture Series

Updates in Pulmonary Hypertension
Dr. Kristin Highland
June 15, 2006

Objectives

The information presented during this educational activity should improve your ability to

  • Discuss the pathophysiology and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension.
  • Describe the current treatment options for hypertension.
  • Discuss nursing care as it relates to pulmonary therapy.

Disclosure

Dr. Bullington and Ms. Egbert do not have any financial relationships to disclose. Dr. Highland discloses the following: research grants from Actelion, Cotherix, Encysive and United Therapeutics; speakers bureau for Actelion, Cotherix and Encysive; educational grants from Actelion and Cotherix