Behind the Scenes: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment, Research, and RT's Expanding Role

AARC Perspectives

AARC Perspectives
Behind the Scenes: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment, Research, and RT's Expanding Role
May 08, 2026 Season 4 Episode 12
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a critical condition often overlooked in respiratory care. In the first in a series of podcasts about PAH, Brie Soldano, MBA, RRT, RRT-NPS, Respiratory Therapist‑Lead at Nemours Children's Hospital, and Lisa Fuchs, EdD, MHA, RRT, CHWC, FAARC, FNAP, AARC Director of Education, discuss the vital role respiratory therapists play in early detection and intervention. Brie highlights her experiences and actionable insights to improve patient outcomes while underscoring the importance of proactive care in managing PAH, especially in newborns with congenital heart defects. 

AARC thanks Linde and Mallinckrodt for their support of this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast. 


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