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The UNC Pulmonary Hypertension team at the 11th Annual NC Research Triangle Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium.

Pulmonary Hypertension Care

The UNC Pulmonary Hypertension Program is available for patients and referring physicians for the diagnosis, treatment, long-term management, and follow up of patients with all forms of pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary thromboembolic disease. We also evaluate patients with shortness of breath that is complex and without clear cause. We were the first Pulmonary Hypertension Association Accredited Comprehensive Care Center in North Carolina, and one of only two in the state.

A Collaborative and Comprehensive Approach to Care

Our program consists of pulmonologists, a cardiologist, clinical nurse coordinators, and research coordinators. As such, we are able to meet all of the needs of patients with complex pulmonary vascular disease, including the management of all advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension therapies. All physicians on our team are capable of performing comprehensive and complete right heart catheterization when indicated to evaluate for pulmonary hypertension.

Our Team



Cardiology


Clinical Nurse Coordinators


Research Coordinators


Our Clinic

Our clinic is located at the Pulmonary Specialty Clinic at Eastowne in Chapel Hill.

UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center at Eastowne, 2nd floor
100 Eastowne Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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For appointments or further information about referring a patient, please contact:

Laura Nowicki, RN
Email: laura_nowicki@med.unc.edu
Phone: 984-974-6959

Inpatient Care

Patients requiring hospitalization for the evaluation and treatment of pulmonary hypertension are admitted to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, to specialized floors or intensive care units that are experienced in the care of pulmonary hypertension patients.

Research

There are multiple clinical trials and research studies in pulmonary hypertension being conducted at UNC. Please see our research page  for further information:

Contact Paula Glover or Kaitlyn Quigley for more information or if you are interested in learning more about our studies.

Resources

Pulmonary Hypertension Association– A not for profit organization dedicated to advancing care and research for PAH patients. Good information about the disease and where to seek care at pulmonary hypertension centers around the country.