Gerald J. Maarman

  • Lecturer & Principal Investigator, CARMA: Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa, Stellenbosch University
Conditions like HIV, TB, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increase the risk of pulmonary hypertension. Shutterstock

Pulmonary hypertension: why creating awareness is key in Africa

Delayed or late pulmonary hypertension diagnosis is sadly fatal because even specialised treatments will be ineffective at such a progressed stage of the disease.

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