The Role of Exercise in Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Guest: Akshay Muralidhar, MD, co-director Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Arizona Pulmonary Specialists In this episode, Akshay Muralidhar provides an overview of pulmonary arterial hypertension and how a PAH diagnosis may affect a person’s daily activities and quality of life. He also shares the benefits of exercise and how a safe regimen can improve cardiovascular health and lead to reduced symptoms. Muralidhar provides a summary of the types of exercises suitable for PAH and tips for setting achievable goals.   For information on finding an exercise plan that works for you, visit Living with PH. Please consult your physician before making any changes to your exercise routine. to ensure your plan is the right one for you.