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Why should I refer?
Time lost because of delayed diagnosis cannot be regained
Vascular damage and functional deterioration occur early in PAH, so it is crucial for physicians to act early before more damage is done.1,2 Prompt diagnosis and treatment offers the best chance to delay disease progression, and may improve outcomes in PAH.2
Refer to a PAH expert centre as soon as possible2–4
Due to the complex diagnosis and management of PAH, prescription of PAH-specific therapies has been restricted to clinicians practising at Medicare-approved PAH Designated Centres.5,6 These centres have the required experience, expertise and resources for diagnosing and managing patients with PAH, including:3,5
- Diagnostic services and expertise with procedures
- PAH expert centres can promptly perform further necessary tests such as right heart catheterisation (RHC), exercise tolerance, CT scanning/imaging, ventilation/perfusion scan, MRI, etc.
- PAH nursing and patient support services
- Access to ongoing medical management via a multidisciplinary team, including relevant allied healthcare professionals
- PAH management services and clinics, including special access schemes and clinical trials
- Medicare authorisation to prescribe PAH-specific pharmacological treatment
What to expect after referring your patient to a PAH expert centre
