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Pulmonary Hypertension Program
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Pulmonary Hypertension Program
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Pulmonary Hypertension Program
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Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Working for Your Child’s Best Quality of Life
91´óÉñ Children’s gives kids with pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs, care that’s focused on their very best life. </p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pulmonary-hypertension.html\">Pulmonary hypertension</a> can be due to problems in lung development, genetic changes passed in families, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/conditions-treatments/heart-defects.html\">congenital heart disease</a> (conditions babies are born with), autoimmune disease or blood clots. There is no cure for pulmonary hypertension. For many babies, the condition improves as they grow.</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">When you come to 91´óÉñ, your child gets care that’s coordinated and convenient. Our heart team is part of integrated, award-winning pediatric heart centers in <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Delaware</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/florida-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Florida</a>. We partner closely with pulmonologists, newborn specialists, rheumatologists, critical care intensivists and more to care for your child. </p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">We work together to reduce symptoms like shortness of breath, tiredness and swelling, and keep the heart healthy. We also try to slow down or even stop the disease from getting worse. Our goal is to help your child run and play to their highest ability.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-28b10d9bdb class=cmp-text>
91´óÉñ Children’s gives kids with pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs, care that’s focused on their very best life.Ìý
Pulmonary hypertension can be due to problems in lung development, genetic changes passed in families, congenital heart disease (conditions babies are born with), autoimmune disease or blood clots. There is no cure for pulmonary hypertension. For many babies, the condition improves as they grow.
When you come to 91´óÉñ, your child gets care that’s coordinated and convenient. Our heart team is part of integrated, award-winning pediatric heart centers in Delaware and Florida. We partner closely with pulmonologists, newborn specialists, rheumatologists, critical care intensivists and more to care for your child.Ìý
We work together to reduce symptoms like shortness of breath, tiredness and swelling, and keep the heart healthy. We also try to slow down or even stop the disease from getting worse. Our goal is to help your child run and play to their highest ability.
Our Services
Our pulmonary hypertension care is team-based. We can schedule appointments so you can see multiple providers on the same day, at the same time in some locations. </p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">We provide the full spectrum of care, including:</p>\r\n<ul class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/fetal-heart.html\"><b>Fetal heart</b></a> and high-risk maternity care </b>including diagnostic fetal echocardiograms and treatment after delivery (you may even deliver at our hospital in Delaware)</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/advanced-life-support.html\"><b>Advanced life support</b></a>, like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) which takes over for heart and/or lungs</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-intensive-care-unit.html\"><b>Pediatric intensive care</b></a> expertise,</b> including the highest level neonatal intensive care available for newborns, as well as cardiac critical care for kids with heart conditions</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiovascular-genetics.html\"><b>Cardiovascular genetics</b></a>, with testing and counseling for your child and family</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Comprehensive assessment</b>, which may include diagnostic <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-catheterization.html\">catheterization procedures</a> using thin tubes inserted into blood vessels, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/diagnosticcardio.html\">advanced heart imaging</a> like echocardiograms, cardiac MRI and CT, and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-exercise-program.html\">exercise tests</a> that assess heart and lung function</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Complete medical management with pediatric experts </b>including cardiologists, pulmonologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, sleep medicine specialists, heart failure specialists, pharmacists, advanced practice medicine, cardiac nursing, and others</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Innovative heart procedures</b>, including <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-catheterization.html\">interventional cardiology</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/electrophysiology-arrhythmia-program.html\">electrophysiology</a> procedures to detect and treat certain conditions</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-heart-surgery.html\"><b>Cardiothoracic surgery</b></a> </b>to repair underlying heart problems or place stents to improve blood flow</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-rehabilitation-and-fitness.html\"><b>Cardiac rehabilitation and fitness</b></a> programs</b>, including customized exercises, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices that may help your child breathe and feel better</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-psychology.html\"><b>Cardiac psychology</b></a> services</b> for your child and family, to strengthen mental health and development </li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/support.html\"><b>Supportive services</b></a> </b>from social workers, Child Life specialists and others who help you find resources and cope with having a chronic condition</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Referral to other 91´óÉñ specialists</b> depending on your child’s condition </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-15bd408fe1 class=cmp-text>
Our pulmonary hypertension care is team-based. We can schedule appointments so you can see multiple providers on the same day, at the same time in some locations.Ìý
We provide the full spectrum of care, including:
- Fetal heart and high-risk maternity care including diagnostic fetal echocardiograms and treatment after delivery (you may even deliver at our hospital in Delaware)
- Advanced life support, like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) which takes over for heart and/or lungs
- Pediatric intensive care expertise, including the highest level neonatal intensive care available for newborns, as well as cardiac critical care for kids with heart conditions
- Cardiovascular genetics, with testing and counseling for your child and family
- Comprehensive assessment, which may include diagnostic catheterization procedures using thin tubes inserted into blood vessels, advanced heart imaging like echocardiograms, cardiac MRI and CT, and exercise tests that assess heart and lung function
- Complete medical management with pediatric expertsÌýincludingÌýcardiologists, pulmonologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, sleep medicine specialists, heart failure specialists, pharmacists, advanced practice medicine, cardiac nursing, and others
- Innovative heart procedures, including interventional cardiology and electrophysiology procedures to detect and treat certain conditions
- Cardiothoracic surgery to repair underlying heart problems or place stents to improve blood flow
- Cardiac rehabilitation and fitness programs, including customized exercises, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices that may help your child breathe and feel better
- Cardiac psychology services for your child and family, to strengthen mental health and developmentÌý
- Supportive servicesÌýfrom social workers, Child Life specialists and others who help you find resources and cope with having a chronic condition
- Referral to other 91´óÉñ specialists depending on your child’s conditionÌý
Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-532d903291 class=cmp-text>
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.ÌýÌý
The circulatory system involves blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. Learn more about the heart and circulatory system from the experts at 91´óÉñ KidsHealth<sub><sup>®</sup></sub>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-6dacdb48c8 class=cmp-text>
The circulatory system involves blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. Learn more about the heart and circulatory system from the experts at 91´óÉñ KidsHealth®.
Catheterization is one way we may assess pulmonary hypertension. Learn what to expect during this procedure. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-2d4c6aab46 class=cmp-text>
Catheterization is one way we may assess pulmonary hypertension. Learn what to expect during this procedure.Ìý
Certain congenital heart diseases can cause pulmonary hypertension in children. Find out about the different types, how they’re detected and treated, and more. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-140dc1e1ed class=cmp-text>
Certain congenital heart diseases can cause pulmonary hypertension in children. Find out about the different types, how they’re detected and treated, and more.Ìý
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Conditions & Treatments
We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-6c350a3618 class=cmp-text>
We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
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Related Specialties & Services
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Advanced Delivery Program
Advanced Life Support
Airway Tracheal Surgery
Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
Cardiac (Heart) Imaging
Cardiac Anesthesiology
Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley
Cardiac Center, Florida
Cardiac Critical Care
Cardiac Exercise Program
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program
Cardiac Neuromuscular Disorders
Cardiac Outcomes
Cardiac Psychology
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness
Cardiac Research
Cardiac Second Opinions
Cardio Oncology
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Genetics
Catheterization/Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Anomalies Program
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction)
Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Program
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Fetal Heart Program
Genetics
Health Care Professional Resources
Heart Center Programs & Services
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program
Heart Transplant Program
Hematology
Inpatient Heart Care
Lymphatics Disease Program
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Meet Our Heart Center Team
Neonatology
Neurology
Newborn Heart Surgery
Nutrition
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat/ENT) 
Pacemakers Defibrillators Implanted Devices
Pediatric Intensive Care
Preventive Cardiology
Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Pulmonology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Single Ventricle Program
Sleep Medicine
Sports Cardiology
Surgery for Rare Heart-Related Genetic Syndromes
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program
Williams Syndrome Program
Your Child’s Heart Center Visit
Because Kids Deserve to Be Kids
With the right care delivered at the right time, children with pulmonary hypertension can, and do, have an active life. Our team knows what to look for and can begin treatment early, for the best possible outcomes.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-a657422acc class=cmp-text>
With the right care delivered at the right time, children with pulmonary hypertension can, and do, have an active life. Our team knows what to look for and can begin treatment early, for the best possible outcomes.
Pulmonary hypertension can mimic other conditions, like asthma. <b>Our team has vast experience with early detection </b>when treatment may be more effective.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-f1a16169ce class=cmp-text>
Pulmonary hypertension can mimic other conditions, like asthma. Our team has vast experience with early detection when treatment may be more effective.
Your child <b>visits with a cardiologist and pulmonologist, at the same time</b>. You get shared expertise and convenience. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-d330c2a137 class=cmp-text>
Your child visits with a cardiologist and pulmonologist, at the same time. You get shared expertise and convenience.Ìý
We offer <b>nurse care coordination for scheduling and insurance, and a direct line </b>of communication.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-3e2d372aee class=cmp-text>
We offer nurse care coordination for scheduling and insurance, and a direct line of communication.
Your <b>child’s care is led by experts who publish research-backed papers</b> on effectively managing pulmonary hypertension.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-d138fdc917 class=cmp-text>
Your child’s care is led by experts who publish research-backed papers on effectively managing pulmonary hypertension.
Our <b>program addresses your child’s physical and mental wellness</b>, with therapies that strengthen body and spirit.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-9e0c060069 class=cmp-text>
Our program addresses your child’s physical and mental wellness, with therapies that strengthen body and spirit.
Meet the Team
91´óÉñ pulmonary hypertension teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-4ae04e82b1 class=cmp-text>
91´óÉñ pulmonary hypertension teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now.Ìý
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Deepika Thacker, MD
Cardiology Medical Director, Inpatient Cardiac Care Unit Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video</h2>\r\n"}} id=text-7bf5a1d1a3 class=cmp-text>
Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video
We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-aad502467e class=cmp-text>
We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.