Through Temple's Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart Failure & CTEPH/PTE Program, our specialists provide treatment for the full spectrum of pulmonary hypertension patients, including those whose condition is affecting heart or lung function:

• Acute pulmonary embolism
• Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)
• Complex causes of dyspnea
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure

Most pulmonary hypertension patients can be medically managed. Though, our specialists often recommend a healthy lifestyle that includes weight loss and exercise. For some patients, special procedures or surgical treatments are needed and include:

• Balloon pulmonary angioplasty — for select CTEPH patients
• Heart transplant, lung or heart-lung transplantation
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy — surgery for CTEPH
• Right heart catheterization

To schedule an appointment, complete the appointment form or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) today.