New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank
New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition characterized by a mean pulmonary artery
 pressure >=25mmHg on right heart catheterization (RHC). Despite advances in PH care, outcomes
 are still sub-optimal and further research is required into the pathobiology of the disease
 and development of biomarkers that can guide clinical care. The investigators are
 establishing a biobank to collect samples (blood, urine, stool) from patients with pulmonary
 hypertension, patients at high risk for pulmonary hypertension, healthy controls, and
 patients undergoing right heart catheterization. Specimens will be stored for future
 investigations.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary
 Hypertension Center OR

 -  Diagnosis of systemic sclerosis and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary
 Hypertension Center OR

 -  Diagnosis of mixed connective tissue disease and followed at the Comprehensive
 Pulmonary Hypertension Center OR

 -  Undergoing outpatient right heart catheterization

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Age<18

 -  Pregnant

 -  Unable to understand English

 -  Currently incarcerated

 -  Unwilling or unable to sign informed consent