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The COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone 5 and older. People younger than 18 must receive the Pfizer vaccine. To schedule an appointment, call 211 or visit ourshot.in.gov. Several COVID-19 vaccine locations also offer walk-in appointments. View full details.

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Estamos adoptando medidas reflexivas para garantizar que nuestros espacios sigan siendo seguros para los pacientes, los padres y los cuidadores. Vea las medidas de seguridad, la política de uso de mascarillas y las directrices de visitas.

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La vacuna contra la COVID-19 está disponible para cualquier persona mayor de 5 años. Las personas menores de 18 años deben recibir la vacuna de Pfizer. Para programar una cita, llame al 211 o visite la página ourshot.in.gov. Varios centros de vacunación contra la COVID-19 atienden sin cita previa. Vea todos los detalles.

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Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs and the right side of the heart. The Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Riley at IU Health is the first and only program in Indiana that provides expert care for children with pulmonary hypertension as a primary diagnosis or as a result of heart or lung disease.

This chronic condition narrows and stiffens the artery walls of the lungs, which makes the right side of the heart work harder. The extra stress enlarges the heart, making it less flexible and decreasing its ability to pump blood to the rest of the body.

In the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Riley at IU Health, your child will receive advanced diagnosis and treatment from a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in pediatric pulmonology and pediatric cardiology. Our dedicated nurse coordinator will meet and interview your family at your first appointment, help with scheduling, provide educational materials and coordinate care if your child is in the hospital.

After a thorough evaluation, we will work with your child’s primary care doctor to develop a personalized treatment plan and follow-up program that meet your child’s specific needs. Depending on your child’s condition, cardiovascular surgery may also be necessary to repair congenital heart conditions.

Although there is no cure for pulmonary hypertension, our team can manage your child’s condition through adolescence and early adulthood using oral, inhaled, intravenous or subcutaneous medicines. We also help with the transition from pediatric care to adult care with providers at Indiana University Health who specialize in adult pulmonary hypertension.

Conditions & Services

Conditions Treated

Below is more information about some, but not all, of the childhood conditions that may cause pulmonary hypertension.

  • Childhood Sclerodermas & Morphea
  • Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
  • Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Vasculitis

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Pulmonary Hypertension services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our program.

  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Pulmonary Function Testing

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Doctors

Our pulmonary doctors provide expert family-centered care. Learn about the skills and specialties of our pediatric pulmonologists.

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    Locations

    In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.

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    Program Forms & Resources

    Program Forms & Resources

    The Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Riley at IU Health provides the following forms for parents, healthcare providers and personnel. We have also curated relevant resources from other websites and provided links with brief descriptions of the information that is available.

    Resources

    • Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)

      PHA provides hope through support, education, research, advocacy and awareness.

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    Related Departments

    We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related departments.

    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Pediatric Pulmonology & Respiratory Care

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    The pediatric pulmonologists at Riley at IU Health work with you to provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for your patients. You can refer a patient and learn about our pulmonary research and education programs.

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    Research

    Visit the Section of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Sleep Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine for information about the latest research in the field of pulmonology.

    Education

    As faculty members of the Indiana University School of Medicine, we help train the next generation of pediatric pulmonologists. Our Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program provide post-residency training in an atmosphere of mentorship and collaboration.

    Education Resources:
    • Medical Students
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    • Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship
    • Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
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