Local Support Group to Host Trivia Night for Life Threatening Disease

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) February 04, 2014

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association St. Louis Support Group will be hosting a trivia night on March 28 to raise money for research and to create awareness about pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic and life-changing disease of the heart and lungs that can strike at any age and rapidly leads to heart failure if left untreated.

We hope that you will consider some advanced coverage of the event while informing the public about this devastating disease.

Event Details

Trivia Night benefiting the Pulmonary Hypertension Association; teams consist of up to 8 players

Beer, soda and popcorn provided, outside food and snacks welcome

When: Friday, March 28. Doors open 6 p.m., Playing begins 7 p.m.

Where:            
Orlando’s Event Center
2050 Dorsett Village Plaza
Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Cost: $25 per person

Register: http://www.PHAssociation.org/Midwest-PHA/TriviaNight
or call Amanda at 314-831-4520 or Chris at 636-282-4057

About Pulmonary Hypertension

Simply defined, pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is high blood pressure in the lungs. People with PH experience shortness of breath, dizziness, loss of energy and other common symptoms. Diagnosis of PH often takes years, during which patients are often misdiagnosed one or more times. This is alarming considering half of patients who do not receive treatment survive just 2.8 years. In the end, a majority of patients have reached the advanced stages of the disease by the time they are finally diagnosed. It is estimated that there are approximately 30,000 diagnosed PH patients in the United States, but it is believed that as many as 100,000 people are living with undiagnosed PH.

About the Pulmonary Hypertension Association

PHA, headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., is the country's leading pulmonary hypertension organization. PHA is unique in its approach of connecting the entire PH community of patients, families and medical professionals. Its mission is to find ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension and provide hope for the community through support, education, research, advocacy and awareness. PHA provides free access to information on its website about pulmonary hypertension, facilitates over 240 support groups around the nation, and delivers continuing education for medical professionals. To learn more about PHA, visit: http://www.PHAssociation.org.

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