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Episode 478 - Tina Proulx
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Tina Proulx was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension at the age of 19. She experienced difficulty breathing and chest pain, leading to a diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a condition caused by blood clots in the lungs. Tina eventually underwent transplant and celebrated eight years post-transplant, surpassing the average lifespan post-transplant. Tina emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself in the healthcare system and encourages others to trust their instincts and fight for their needs.
Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at www.phaware.global/clinicaltrials. Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware Share your story: info@phaware.com @PHACANADA
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Manage episode 430201152 series 1547852
Tina Proulx was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension at the age of 19. She experienced difficulty breathing and chest pain, leading to a diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a condition caused by blood clots in the lungs. Tina eventually underwent transplant and celebrated eight years post-transplant, surpassing the average lifespan post-transplant. Tina emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself in the healthcare system and encourages others to trust their instincts and fight for their needs.
Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at www.phaware.global/clinicaltrials. Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware Share your story: info@phaware.com @PHACANADA
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