About Our Program
While there are cardiovascular and pulmonary-related diseases and conditions that are common and highly prevalent in the United States, there are also an increasing number of previously considered rare disorders requiring attention. The HLVI Center for Rare Diseases and Conditions is committed to establishing a strong foundation for research, diagnosis and treatment of the most complex, rare conditions of the heart, and lungs, and vascular system.
Conditions and Treatments
- Cardio-Oncology (screening and management)
- Heart-Related Complications of Pregnancy
- Infectious Disease, including Endocarditis and Its Complications and HIV
- Autoimmune Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels
- Genetic Diseases of the Heart and Blood Vessels (classified and unclassified)
- Trauma-related Heart Conditions
- Rare Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis
- Cystic Lung Diseases
- Alveolar Proteinosis
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis