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The Silent Rise of Chronic Pulmonary Embolism and the Tech That’s Changing Everything

I’m Aware That I’m Rare: the phaware® podcast
Episode 547 - Richard Channick, MD

From portable ECMO to catheter breakthroughs, the treatment of pulmonary embolism has come a long way. Dr. Richard Channick takes us behind the scenes of cutting-edge interventions and shares the empowering truth: even community hospitals now have lifelines to expert centers. The care you need might be closer than you think.

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When a “Simple Infection” Was Something More: A CTEPH Story

I’m Aware That I’m Rare: the phaware® podcast
Episode 495 - Maureen Harper

Maureen Harper, a CTEPH patient from Canada, shares her journey with this rare condition. She initially thought she had an infection in her leg, but further tests revealed enlarged pulmonary arteries and multiple blood clots in her lungs. After being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, she underwent a complex surgery in Toronto to attempt to remove the clots. Maureen continues to work full-time as a pharmacy technician, remains active with her family and Girl Guide unit, and maintains a positive outlook, choosing to focus on the positives rather than dwell on the negatives.

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