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At Loma Linda University Children’s Health, we have a comprehensive team dedicated to diagnosing and treating pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the blood vessels that line the lungs) in children from infancy through 18 years.
“Our multidisciplinary team will work closely with your family to develop a comprehensive treatment plan, designed specifically for your child and family’s needs.”
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disorder of high blood pressure in the blood vessels that line the lungs. The heart must work harder to overcome the high lung pressure. If left untreated, this may lead to heart failure. When we treat your child’s pulmonary hypertension, our goal is to improve symptoms and quality of life.
Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, swelling of legs and syncope (fainting).
Infants may have non-specific or no symptoms at all. Various specialized tests will be performed to determine the presence, severity, and cause of your child’s pulmonary hypertension. These will include blood work, chest x-ray, ECG, echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart), cardiac catheterizations, CT scans and other imaging studies.
Depending on the cause and severity of your child’s pulmonary hypertension, treatment typically includes oral medications. For more advanced disease, we also offer advanced therapy alternatives, including subcutaneous (under the skin) or intravenous (IV) therapies.
Our support group for pulmonary hypertension patients and their families meets four times per year and is available to all ages.
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