Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic and progressive disease of the pulmonary vasculature, which is under-recognized, underdiagnosed and undertreated. Due to the non-specific presenting symptoms of the disease, referral of patients by primary care providers for formal evaluation and subsequent treatment is often delayed, which greatly increases both the morbidity and mortality of the disease. Hear about treatment options, which are dependent on the etiology of the underlying disease process, and how to find experts to manage this challenging disease to obtain optimal results for the patient.

Keith Volk, ACNPC-AG; Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology, Banner Health-Cardiovascular Institute of Northern Colorado; Greeley CO

Carla Hall, RN, MSN, FNP-C; Nurse Practitioner, CardioVascular Institute, Banner Health; Greeley CO