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I have pleural thickening beginning in 1982.The pleural thickening and plaque has gotten worse over the years.In 2006 was diagnosed with asbestosis. 2007 had a five way heart bypass.Did my lung problem contribute to my heart attack?
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What can the pleural cavity affect?
"The pleural cavity is the area surrounding the lungs. This is a vital region. Problems here can affect the lungs, heart, diaphram, and other organs centrally located."
Are arrhythmias contributing to further heart problems?
Yes they can be. They can wear out one part of the heart more or cause clotting. Heart problems can also contribute to arrhythmias.
What is the space between the heart that holds the heart?
pleural space
What organ are in the pleural?
The pleural cavity, also known as the thoracic cavity, is where the lungs and the heart are located.
What is the pleural chest cavity?
The lungs
Does the heart lie in the pleural cavity or the mediastinum?
In the mediastienum....the lungs are in the pleural cavity
What is the double folded membrane that surrounds the lungs?
No. That is the pleural membrane . The pericardium surrounds the heart.
What is the space between the pleural cavities called?
The heart.
Space between the lungs that protects the heart?
Pleural cavity
What is a space found between the two pleural cavities that contains the heart thymus gland trachea and esophagus?
The mediastinum is the space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart, thymus, trachea, and esophagus.
What is a space found between the two pleural cavities and contains the heart thymus gland trachea and esophagus is?
The mediastinum is the space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart, thymus, trachea, and esophagus.
What is a space found between the two pleural cavities and contains the heart thymus gland trachea and esophagus?
The mediastinum is the space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart, thymus, trachea, and esophagus.
