For children with single-ventricle disease, death or major morbidity occurs in 87%, and shunt type impact varies.
Dr. Samir Zaidi (Medicine): A 48-year-old woman with a history of venous thromboembolism was seen in the pulmonary clinic of this hospital because of cough and decreased exercise tolerance. Fifteen ...
BACKGROUND: Right ventricular failure drives both morbidity and mortality in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), but the mechanism of transition from compensated right ventricle (cRV) to ...
A Swan-Ganz catheterization is a type of pulmonary artery catheterization procedure. It’s a diagnostic test used to determine whether any hemodynamic, or blood flow-related, abnormalities exist in the ...
Higher blood levels of allergy molecule IgE were associated with worsening right heart function in people with PAH, a study ...
Increased residual volume is associated with a larger pulmonary artery in patients with COPD. Increased residual volume is associated with a larger pulmonary artery in patients with chronic ...
Pulmonary atresia is a congential condition (a condition present at birth) that affects a newborn’s heart. It limits blood flow from the heart to the lungs. A baby with this condition may need surgery ...
American researchers have identified a possible cause of shortness of breath in the elderly — a gradual increase in the stiffness of the pulmonary artery, which carries blood from the heart to the ...