A serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure in the lungs, pulmonary hypertension (PH) causes patients to experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, and chest pain.

While many of the approximately 20 million PH sufferers worldwide develop it as a result of other conditions, some people develop it for reasons that are not yet understood.

Duke’s Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic is a highly respected referral center for physicians and patients around the world, as well as an acclaimed leader in clinical PH research.

Our first-ever international database helps researchers identify and share important findings about PH, which will lead to improvements in diagnosing and treating it.

Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension can often be present in patients with an unresolved pulmonary embolism. The Duke Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Program offers expert care to treat this rare disease.

Learn more about our program.

Appointments and Referrals

To learn more about patient care services provided by Duke’s Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, or to schedule an appointment or get a referral, call 919-668-7630 locally or 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853) toll-free.

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Fortin, Terry A.
  • Medicine / Medicine - Cardiology
• Tapson, Victor F.
  • Medicine / Medicine-Pulmonary

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke University Hospital
  2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710