Pulmonary Hypertension
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Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) is a rare and serious blood vessel disorder of the lungs, affecting one or two people in a million.
The UCSF Pulmonary Hypertension Program offers evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and secondary pulmonary hypertension, which is often misdiagnosed. The secondary type is a side effect of another condition, such as emphysema or lupus, while PPH is not.
We are one of only three centers on the West Coast designated a comprehensive center of care by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. This recognition is given to programs that demonstrate superior ability to care for patients with this complex condition and are making important contributions to research.
Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) is a rare and serious blood vessel disorder of the lungs, affecting one or two people in a million.
The UCSF Pulmonary Hypertension Program offers evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and secondary pulmonary hypertension, which is often misdiagnosed. The secondary type is a side effect of another condition, such as emphysema or lupus, while PPH is not.
We are one of only three centers on the West Coast designated a comprehensive center of care by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. This recognition is given to programs that demonstrate superior ability to care for patients with this complex condition and are making important contributions to research.
Locations
Doctors
Christopher Barnett, MD
Cardiac Critical Care • Cardiology
Emily Fedewa, NP
Cardiology • Pulmonary Hypertension
Jacqueline Desjardin, MD
Cardiology • Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiothoracic Transplant
Liviu Klein, MD, MS
Cardiology • Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology
Awards & recognition
Among the top hospitals in the nation
No. 1 in the nation for pulmonology & lung surgery
One of the nation's best for heart & vascular care
Accredited center of comprehensive care (Pulmonary Hypertension Association)
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