My life with PH

As theatre manager for a hospital cardiac unit, David Stott from Preston was used to being around patients, but unprepared to become one himself. David explains how his PH diagnosis triggered depression – and why he’s coming out of it stronger.

Cynthia Croughton from Hertfordshire was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension aged 70, and years later, still enjoys an active life. She shares her inspirational PH journey with Emphasis.

Ten years after her pulmonary endarterectomy operation, Chitra Tripathi won two awards in a Mrs India UK competition – providing a confidence boost and a platform to raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension. Here, Chitra tells Emphasis about living with CTEPH in both India and England, and how her care has changed her life.