Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease OverviewThe Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease is one of the few centers in the United States currently offering diagnostic and advanced therapeutic services to both adults and children with pulmonary hypertension.Although pulmonary hypertension is rare in children (about three in one million), it can be devastating for the family. In pulmonary hypertension, the blood pressure in the pulmonary (lung) arteries is abnormally high. The arteries resist the pressure and react by narrowing, thus causing right side of the heart to become enlarged due to the increased workload of pumping blood against this resistance. Eventually, the child develops progressive heart failure. Care for these children is provided by a team of experts in pulmonary hypertension, including physicians, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists and social workers. The Center brings together adult and pediatric specialists in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, cardiovascular surgery, vascular biology and other disciplines. The Center provides comprehensive diagnostic modalities, including:
Information for Referring PhysiciansWe are happy to discuss patients with referring physicians seeking information on the phone or via e-mail. Joint consultations between the adult and pediatric teams can be arranged on an as-needed basis.
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
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