top of page

Why men with systemic sclerosis-associated PAH fare worse

Sep 21
1 min read

Men with systemic sclerosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) tend to have more heart-related complications and lower survival rates. Differences in the effects of hormones such as estrogen and testosterone may play a role. These findings underscore the importance of identifying higher-risk men early and developing treatment approaches better suited to their needs.


 
 
 

Recent Posts

What affects physical activity for people with PH?

A UK study examined the factors that affected physical activity participation among people with pulmonary hypertension (PH). They found four themes: fear of breathlessness; lack of motivation and a de

 
 
 

2 Comments


Marc Hart
4 days ago

snake game It's concerning how men with systemic sclerosis-associated PAH are disproportionately affected. I wonder if there are specific lifestyle interventions that could help mitigate these disparities?

Like

Brandon
Brandon
Oct 07

Really informative look at an important health disparity. For research materials, an AI tool to make scanned text clearer can be useful when older documents are difficult to read.

Like

PHA Canada

408 - 55 Water Street

Office 8928

Vancouver, BC, V6B 1A1

Email: info@phacanada.ca

Phone: 604-682-1036

Toll Free: 1-877-774-2226

Charitable Registration # 872050224RR0001

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube

Copyright 2025 PHA CANADA, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED   |   Website created by Creativibe

bottom of page