Pulmonary Hypertension
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
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Professor of Medicine
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Clinical Nurse Coordinators
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Sara Decker, RN
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Laurą Nowicki, RN
Clincal Nurse Coordinator
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
Get Driving DirectionsFor appointments or further information about referring a patient, please contact:
Laura Nowicki, RN
Email: laura_nowicki@med.unc.edu
Phone: 984-974-6959Inpatient 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 Carlos Marin (caralmar@unc.edu) or Madison Vuytecki (madison_vuytecki@med.unc.edu) 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.
