Welcome to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association Website.

This site was designed for people living with Pulmonary Hypertension, family members and Health professionals with the aim of improving well being and facilitating progress in early detection and diagnosis allowing prompt treatment iniation. The treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension has evolved considerably over the last decade resulting in a new era of hope.

The following pages contain information specific to the area of Pulmonary Hypertension. The information contained in this site should not replace that given by your Consultant or G.P. The Pulmonary Hypertension Unit at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital is proud to be affiliated with the association of Pulmonary Hypertension centres of Britain and Ireland.

The Pulmonary Hypertension Unit was established in October 2002 at the mater hospital under the direction of Dr. Sean Gaine, Consultant Respiratory Physician.

The aim of the unit is to diagnose and treat patients with pulmonary hypertension. We aim to identify the educational needs of patients, careers, medical and nursing staff, and to promote patient self-care and independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support.

Our Emblem

Stephen Touhy, a graphic designer, who is also a patient living with pulmonary hypertension, designed the unit emblem. The symbol is that of a harp shaped heart. This symbol of Ireland represents our aims to become an nationwide unit. The blue colouring indicated the Deoxygenated blood flow to the lungs, the red indicates the Oxygenated return to the left heart. The four strings of the harp represent the four chambers of the heart and also the four provinces.