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2025 PAH Today National Broadcast Series
The Power of Movement: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for PAH
How movement and exercise can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension
What if exercise could be tailored specifically to you, with real potential for improving how you feel? Although getting up and moving may sometimes seem daunting, research has shown that activity can play an important role in improving the physical and mental well-being of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
In this session, PAH expert Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves breaks down how movement and exercise are for everyone and the role that cardiopulmonary rehabilitation can play in helping you overcome barriers that get in your way. Whether you’re skeptical or interested but simply don’t know where to begin, this program will give you confidence knowing that there’s a movement or exercise for you!
Key reasons to attend
- Learning how movement and exercise impact the management of PAH and its symptoms
- Understanding how you can overcome common challenges to staying active with PAH
- Discovering how cardiopulmonary rehabilitation can be adapted to your specific needs and goals
- Exploring the mental health benefits of physical activity in people with PAH
- Engaging directly with Dr. Melendres-Groves during a live Q&A session
Meet the presenter
Lana Melendres-Groves, MD
Medical Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
University of New Mexico
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