Advanced Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart Failure & CTEPH/PTE Program Conditions and Treatments
Conditions Treated
Through Temple's Advanced 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 of all causes
- Right heart failure of all causes
Treatment Options
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.
