Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the heart and lungs) can develop on its own or can stem from diseases and chronic conditions, including:

• Connective tissue disease (lupus, scleroderma)
• Emphysema
• Liver disease that causes cirrhosis
• Congenital heart disease
• HIV
• Blood clots in the lungs
• Toxic exposures (i.e., Fen-Phen)
• Heart failure

If left untreated, half of all patients with symptomatic pulmonary hypertension may die within three years; therefore, it is vitally important for affected patients to get expert care in order to keep symptoms in check and to prolong life. Heart and Health Clinic's Hypertension Clinic provides skilled diagnosis, individual treatment plans and thorough follow-up care.

The Hypertension Clinic staff has extensive experience in clinical research and treatment of pulmonary hypertension, and Heart and Health PLLC, is regarded as a center of excellence for treatment of the condition.