The Balancing Act® Goes Behind the Mystery of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)

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The Balancing Act® Goes Behind the Mystery of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)

In support of CTEPH Awareness Day, special edition of Behind the Mystery: Rare and Genetic Series focuses on CTEPH, a rare type of pulmonary hypertension on November 17^th, 24th on Lifetime®

(POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – PR LOG – November 17, 2015) Award-winning morning show The Balancing Act® raised awareness about a rare, life-threatening condition, its symptoms and treatment options on Tuesday, November 17, CTEPH Awareness Day. The encore presentation of this special episode is November 24 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime®. Tune in as The Balancing Act hosts help jump start the day with lively conversations and trusted information to empower a woman’s life.

Don’t miss this featured segment on The Balancing Act:

• Behind the Mystery of Rare Type of Pulmonary Hypertension

This special edition will bring attention to a rare life-threatening medical condition with symptoms that are easily mistaken for other conditions – CTEPH, a rare type of pulmonary hypertension (PH). In CTEPH, a thrombus (clot-like mass) gets stuck to the lung’s blood vessel wall and blocks blood flow.  CTEPH is frequently under-diagnosed and frequently under-treated. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath with exercise/activity, fatigue and tiredness or weakness – and a depressed mood. It’s difficult for a doctor to tell that one definitely has CTEPH based on symptoms alone, because they are similar to those of other conditions such as pulmonary hypertension (PH).  If a doctor suspects CTEPH, one would undergo specialized testing. After confirming a CTEPH diagnosis, your doctor will discuss treatment options, including surgery. Learn more about its diagnosis, symptoms and risk factors.  Viewers will also hear from a patient who is living with this condition – his story and his journey. For resources and more information, visit: http://www.cteph.com

About The Balancing Act®

Entering its 8th season, The Balancing Act continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act is simple - to help today’s modern woman balance it all by bringing them positive solutions to enrich and empower them. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can tune in to America’s premier morning show The Balancing Act on weekday mornings Monday through Friday at 7:30 am (ET/PT) on Lifetime television. For additional information or to view a segment visit: www.thebalancingact.com

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