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Is there a connection to cardio-artery disease and pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension(P-h) is a syndrome that involves heart and lung. Diseases like COPD (chronic pulmonary disease) May also cause pulmonary hypertension. Not all the cardio-artery disease is related to P-h. Heart has valves. Dysfunction of these valves will cause tension to the blood flow, leading to p-h.
Which type of artery is found closest to the heart?
The Aorta comes directly from the heart. Also, the Pulmonary Artery also attaches directly to the heart.
Medical terminology for coronary artery disease?
Coronary Artery Disease or CAD is also sometimes called Atherosclerotic heart disease or cardiovascular disease (AHD or ACD).
What causes conginental heart disease?
Congenital Heart Disease - is the failure of the heart to develop during the 1st Trimester of pregnancy and any defect in the structure of the heart or major blood vessels. It is also called the Blue Baby Syndrome and Cystosis.Causes of the Congenital Heart Disease :1. Rubella (German Measles)2. Drugs3. Alcohol
What is the main artery leading from the heart called?
The aorta is the largest artery in the body and consequently is the largest leaving the heart. The other artery to leave the heart is the pulmonary artery (incidentally the only artery that doesn't carry oxygenated blood).
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also called?
COPD
Is there a connection to cardio-artery disease and pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension(P-h) is a syndrome that involves heart and lung. Diseases like COPD (chronic pulmonary disease) May also cause pulmonary hypertension. Not all the cardio-artery disease is related to P-h. Heart has valves. Dysfunction of these valves will cause tension to the blood flow, leading to p-h.
Can congestive heart failure cause lung nodules?
Yes, congestive heart failure can cause lung nodules. Lung nodules often lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD.
Which disease is known as wool sorter's disease?
This disease is also called rag pickers disease. It is a form of pulmonary anthrax. The anthrax spores are inhaled.
What is Pulmonary valve stenosis also called?
I guess you refer to the pulmonary valve stenosis which usually is due to the valve calcification when less blood supply will go from right ventricle of heart to the pulmonary circulation. The right ventricle will be hypertrophied because it's working harder then before.
Who are more likely to suffer from atrial fibrillation?
often occurs in people with various types of heart disease. Atrial fibrillation may also result from an inflammation of the heart's covering (pericarditis ), chest trauma or surgery, pulmonary disease, and certain medications
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is also know as what?
Emphysema
What is pulmonary stenosis also called?
Pulmonary valve stenosis
Which type of artery is found closest to the heart?
The Aorta comes directly from the heart. Also, the Pulmonary Artery also attaches directly to the heart.
Medical terminology for coronary artery disease?
Coronary Artery Disease or CAD is also sometimes called Atherosclerotic heart disease or cardiovascular disease (AHD or ACD).
What causes pha?
PHA is caused when the blood vessels in the lungs receiving the low oxygen blood from the heart. This is also called Pulmonary Hypertension.
What are the top 10 critical illnesses of the world?
The top 10 critical illnesses of the world include cancer, malaria, tuberculosis, diarrheal disease, and perinatal conditions. Also included is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, HIV/AIDS, lower respiratory infection, stroke, and heart disease.
