Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension - Symptoms, Causes and Treatments | UC Davis Health

What is pediatric pulmonary hypertension? Dr. Brian Goudy, director of the UC Davis Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program, explains this rare but serious condition in children.

Dr. Goudy answers common questions about pediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH):
What pulmonary hypertension is and how it affects the lungs and heart
The most common causes and risk factors
Signs and symptoms parents and doctors should watch for
How pediatric PH is diagnosed with tools like echocardiography (heart ultrasound)
Available treatment options, from medication to advanced therapies and surgery
Why early diagnosis and specialized care are critical

UC Davis Health is home to the only dedicated Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program in the Sacramento region, bringing together experts across specialties to provide comprehensive care for children with PH.

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0:00 What is pediatric pulmonary hypertension?
0:54 What are the symptoms of pediatric pulmonary hypertension?
2:33 Who is most at risk for pediatric PH?
3:41 Can patients outgrow pulmonary hypertension (PH)?
4:50 Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension program at UC Davis Health

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 8/19/25. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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