Pulmonary hypertension (PH) refers to high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs (pulmonary= lungs; hypertension= high blood pressure). PH is classified into 5 different groups, depending on the underlying cause and predicted response to......

With the support of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital and the ERHA, a specialised centre for pulmonary hypertension was established at the Mater Hospital in 2003. The PH unit is the national referral and treatment centre for those diagnosed with PH in Ireland....

PHA Ireland was established in 2005 as a patient support organization raising the profile of pulmonary hypertension and providing help and information for people who are diagnosed and living with this disease in Ireland and their carers/families. It is under the auspices of The Mater Hospital Foundation

Martin Breen, PHA Ireland and the Consultant team from the National PH Unit have recently been involved in key fundraising activities for the support of PH patients and the raising of awareness of the pulmonary hypertension disease. Use the links below to read about our two most recent fundraisers and if you wish to support the activities of PHA Ireland please use the 'DONATE NOW' button at the top of our website to make a donation.

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