Dr. James Gossage, Director of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease program and the HHT Center of Excellence at Augusta University, answers questions about HHT screening, treatment and management. Members of the Cure HHT community submitted a variety of questions, some of which include: How are HHT and Pulmonary Hypertension connected?; What HHT symptoms can be treated with…

Dr. Richard Antaya, Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Yale University HHT Center of Excellence, explores what’s hiding in and under those red spots on your skin, lips and tongue known as telangiectasias. Gain an understanding of the anatomy of skin telangiectasia, the impact of skin on your HHT diagnosis, and…

The multi-disciplinary team of experts from the HHT Center of Excellence at the University of Toronto/St. Michael’s Hospital discuss the causes and impact of iron deficiency anemia in HHT.  Learn how to “pump iron” with the right diet, medications and treatments. The presentation is followed by a Q&A discussion that addresses ways to increase your iron supply,…

Dr. Murali Chakinala, Co-Director of the Washington University HHT Center of Excellence, connects the dots between HHT and Pulmonary Hypertension. He discusses how HHT can cause PH, how the combinations of these diseases affect a patient and what treatment options are available. Dr. Chakinala’s presentation is followed by a Q&A discussion with webinar attendees.

Dr. Els de Gussem, Director of the HHT Center of Excellence at Grace Hospital AMC in Winnipeg, Canada, takes an in-depth look at the effects of HHT on the changing female body. She discusses the impact of birth control, pregnancy and menopause as well as recommended management or treatment options for women with HHT. Dr. de…