Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

Through the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, patients can benefit from guideline‑directed therapies, close follow‑up, and ongoing medication optimization tailored to symptoms and response. When needed, we coordinate seamless referrals to advanced PH centers for surgical, interventional, or transplant evaluation, while continuing long‑term management locally. This clinic brings specialty‑level pulmonary hypertension expertise to the community, emphasizing accessible, continuous, and patient‑centered care.

Specialized Pulmonary Hypertension Expertise

Mount Carmel’s Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic offers focused expertise in the evaluation and management of all forms of pulmonary hypertension, including chronic thromboembolic disease. Our team is dedicated to accurate diagnosis and classification, ensuring each patient receives the most appropriate, evidence based therapy from the start.

Streamlined, Comprehensive Evaluation

We provide a structured, efficient approach to diagnosing unexplained shortness of breath, fatigue, and exercise intolerance. Through coordinated testing and advanced diagnostic tools—often completed without unnecessary delays—patients receive clear answers and a defined care plan as quickly as possible.

Personalized, Longitudinal Care

Pulmonary hypertension is a complex, chronic condition that requires close follow up. At Mount Carmel, patients benefit from ongoing monitoring, timely medication adjustments, and proactive symptom management, with care tailored to individual risk and response over time.

Seamless Access to Advanced Therapies

When advanced procedures, surgical intervention, or transplant evaluation are needed, Mount Carmel coordinates direct referrals to higher level pulmonary hypertension centers, while continuing to support patients locally throughout their care journey.

Specialty Level Care Close to Home

As part of Mount Carmel Health System, this clinic brings specialty level pulmonary vascular care into a community setting. Patients can access expert, continuous care close to home, backed by a committed and compassionate team of providers.

The Mount Carmel Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of pulmonary vascular conditions that affect the heart and lungs. Our team focuses on identifying the underlying cause of symptoms and delivering targeted, evidence based care.

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)

We evaluate and treat all World Health Organization (WHO) groups of pulmonary hypertension, including PH related to lung disease, left heart disease, chronic blood clots, and other medical conditions.

Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTED and CTEPH)

We care for patients with chronic blood clots in the lungs, including chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, providing expert evaluation and coordination of advanced treatment options when needed.

Unexplained Shortness of Breath

For patients experiencing persistent shortness of breath, fatigue, or exercise intolerance without a clear diagnosis, we offer comprehensive testing to determine whether pulmonary hypertension or another pulmonary vascular condition may be the cause.

Right Heart Dysfunction

We manage right sided heart dysfunction related to pulmonary vascular disease, focusing on symptom relief, hemodynamic improvement, and long term cardiac health.

Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Other Conditions

Our clinic evaluates and treats PH linked to conditions such as connective tissue disease, chronic lung disease, prior pulmonary embolism, and left sided heart disease.

A Focused, Structured Care Model

Pulmonary hypertension is complex and often difficult to diagnose. Our approach is built around a focused clinic model designed to provide timely, coordinated evaluation without unnecessary delays or fragmented care. From the first visit, we follow a clear, structured pathway to identify the cause of symptoms and confirm or rule out pulmonary hypertension.

Comprehensive Evaluation and Accurate Diagnosis

We begin with a thorough assessment that may include advanced imaging, functional testing, laboratory evaluation, and right heart catheterization when indicated. Accurate classification of pulmonary hypertension is central to our approach, as it directly guides treatment decisions and long term management.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Every patient receives an individualized care plan based on their diagnosis, risk profile, symptoms, and response to therapy. We initiate and adjust guideline directed medications thoughtfully, with close attention to symptom control, functional improvement, and quality of life.

Ongoing Monitoring and Long Term Management

Pulmonary hypertension requires continuous care. Our team provides close follow up with regular reassessment, timely medication titration, and proactive management of fluid status and symptom burden. This longitudinal approach allows us to respond quickly to changes and optimize outcomes.

Coordinated Access to Advanced Care

When advanced procedures, surgical options, or lung transplant evaluation are needed, we coordinate referrals to specialized pulmonary hypertension centers. Throughout this process, we remain actively involved to ensure continuity of care close to home.

Compassionate, Community Based Specialty Care

By combining specialty level expertise with the accessibility of a community based clinic, Mount Carmel delivers pulmonary hypertension care that is both advanced and patient centered—supporting patients and families at every stage of their journey.