Iphnet holds 12th national congress on pulmonary hypertension in Palermo

The 12th national congress of the Italian Pulmonary Hypertension Network (Iphnet) was held at the Saracen Sands Hotel in Isola delle Femmine, organized in collaboration with ISMETT. The event serves as the primary meeting point for the Italian network of centers dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Key objectives of the congress include integrating evidence from clinical studies, real-life data, and the emerging National Registry of Pulmonary Hypertension. Discussions focused on disease progress, new therapeutic targets, decision-making algorithms, and the relationship between pulmonary hypertension and chronic lung diseases.

Scientific Director Patrizio Vitulo noted that Iphnet has participated in pivotal studies leading to the registration of innovative drugs, including the Zenith study. Additionally, Iphnet has worked with the Italian National Institute of Health to establish the National Registry of Pulmonary Hypertension. Angelo Luca, Director of ISMETT, announced plans for a new scientific hub in Carini, which will include a high-complexity research hospital and one of Europe’s largest research centers, the Ri.Med. Center.