Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Care
National Pediatric Expertise
We're one of the few pediatric centers in the nation accredited by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association as a Comprehensive Care Center. This accreditation recognizes centers with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex pulmonary hypertension. We also participate in the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Network. This collaborative network works to improve care and outcomes for children with pulmonary hypertension.
Advanced Treatment Options
There is no cure for pulmonary hypertension, but treatment can relieve symptoms and slow disease progression. Treatment may include oxygen, medicines that relax blood vessels, medicines that remove extra fluid and other therapies. For children with severe disease, we're one of a few pediatric centers offering Potts shunt and lung and heart-lung transplant. We also participate in cutting-edge research, offering treatments that may not otherwise be available.
A Team Focused on Your Child
Our team brings together physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers and genetic counselors to connect your child's care. We also work closely with specialists across Cincinnati Children’s. These include newborn medicine, pulmonary medicine, liver care and the Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation teams. Our dedicated nurse coordinators are available to help you navigate care and answer questions along the way.
Support for Families Across the U.S.
Families come to Cincinnati Children’s from across the country for pulmonary hypertension care. Many of our patients come from outside the local area and from across the U.S. We provide ongoing support between visits to make access to care as easy as possible. We also offer second opinions to review treatment options and help families make informed decisions.
