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Care for Pulmonary Hypertension

Why Choose Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension at University of Colorado Hospital?

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Center at University of Colorado Hospital is one of the leading PH centers in the United States and the world.

The center services a large portion of the Rocky Mountain region, and provides state-of-the-art medical care as well as the opportunity to participate in clinical trials.

The medical team consists of four physicians, three clinical nurses, a nurse practitioner, five research coordinators, and an administrative assistant.

The PH Clinic is held 4 afternoons per week, and is located in the Cardiac and Vascular Center at University of Colorado Hospital.

What is Pulmonary Hypertension?

Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs. The disease is either idiopathic (no known cause), or can occur in association with other conditions, including:

Pulmonary hypertension affects women about twice as often as men. Although it usually occurs in women between the ages of 20 and 40, it can occur in either sex at any age.

Learn about our current clinical trials

Additional Pulmonary Hypertension Resources

Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Pulmonary Hypertension Research

Go to our clinical trials listing to learn about the research we're conducting to identify the most effective treatments for pulmonary hypertension - and to see if you qualify to join a study.

 

Clinical trials for pulmonary hypertension