Showing posts with label pulmonary hypertension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pulmonary hypertension. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 3

Sweet Success

Displaying the flags. We are honored to represent PHA and all of the supporters who have made this a success.


A view of the glaciers on the top of Kilimanjaro





Many heartfelt thanks to everyone who has followed along and supported us. The words of encouragement carry us quite a long way. Our success is not just ours, but rather, it is the success of every person who quietly followed the blog, of every person and group who helped donate or raise funds, of each hospital, PHA, and corporate sponsor who dedicated resources to this adventure, and certainly, of every patient and family member who is afflicted by PH-- this success is yours.

Despite the immense undertaking inherent in this trek, despite unforeseen obstacles (e.g. my illness), and despite any pervasive thoughts of doubt, we singularly forged ahead with grit and determination. We all agreed that summit day was the hardest thing that we have ever done... and it was done for the unified cause: a path to a cure.

Developing PH

Dr. Frantz's GPS altimeter. ...tech-toys...

Pulse ox documents an oxygen saturation of only 70%, heart rate of 129 beats per minute. Without doubt, the "thin air" of exteme high altitude was causing PH in the climbers.