Dr Jean ElwingIn this episode Dr. Jean Elwing joins Dr. Bola Sogade to discuss a variety of topics related to pulmonary arterial hypertension. Dr. Jean Elwing is a pulmonary arterial hypertension specialist who is passionate about her career. She shares her passion in today’s episode and gives advice to individuals who might be interested in this field of medicine. The two doctors focus on how pulmonary hypertension affects women specifically. This is an important issue since 28 out of 100 women could be affected by any spectrum of this disease. Dr. Elwing shares the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. These symptoms can be very general, ranging from shortness of breath to chest pain and lightheadedness. Dr. Elwing and Dr. Sogade explain why it is important for health care providers to be aware of the symptoms and to educate women on the severity of the health issue, especially if they are trying to become pregnant. Understanding changes of symptoms before and during pregnancy are also very important. Pregnant women with the diagnosis require special medical treatment. To end today’s episode, Dr. Elwing explains how a team of health care providers are needed for providing the best care and delivering a baby in the safest way. #pulmonaryhypertension #pulmonaryarterialhypertension #pulmonaryhypertensionspecialist #hypertension #maternalhealth #womenshealth #womenhealth #pregnancy #delivery #obgyne #obstetrics #gynecology Timestamps:

Intro of Dr. Jean Elwing

Advice to become a pulmonary hypertension specialist

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Causes of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Medications that put an individual at risk

Missing a diagnosis

Assessing risks and optimizing underlying cardiac condition

Where are pulmonary arterial specialists in the U.S.

A women choosing to become pregnant with the diagnosis

Effects of advanced therapy

Teamwork to provide care

Blood thinners