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Can the fluids in the lungs be drained in a case of heart failure?
That is not possible. The fluid is collected in millions of very small air spaces.
What is the fluid that must be drained back to the heart?
Blood. The human heart is divided into two halves, which act as two pumps. The right half of the heart collects deoxygenated blood drained from all over the body, and pumps that deoxygenated blood into both lungs. The left half of the heart collects oxygenated blood drained from both lungs, and pumps that oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
What does it mean to have fluid in your lungs?
If one has fluid in their lungs it probably means they have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). This is a problem in which the heart cannot pump blood to the other organs.
What is a good description for "fluid in lungs"?
Sometimes, when people age they have poor hearts. The heart serves as a pump for two purposes: It pumps blood to the body, and it pumps blood to the lungs. Blood from the lungs goes to the heart to go to the body, and vice-versa. When the heart starts to weaken, and not pumping as strongly, the lungs can get backed up with fluid.
What portion of the heart when weakened by a heart attack is responsible for causing fluid to back up in and fill the lung tissue?
When the left ventricle fails, fluid backs up in the lungs. In turn, pressure from excess fluid can damage the heart's right side as it works to pump blood into the lungs.
What causes pink frothy sputum in heart failure?
Pink frothy sputum in heart failure is caused by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, known as pulmonary edema. This occurs when the heart is unable to effectively pump blood, leading to a backup of fluid in the lungs. The pink color comes from the presence of blood in the fluid, indicating damage to the tiny blood vessels in the lungs.
What is acute pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema is swelling in the lungs. The swelling is from fluid. The fluid causes the exchange of oxygen with co2 to become impaired. The result is hypoxia which is lack of oxygen in the blood.
Does a dark caramel color of fluid drained from the pleura-of lungs mean cancer?
That is most likely so. You can see the red blood cells on microscopic examination.
When black mold is found in the lungs what is the treatment and the prognosis?
Not good.
Could the heart valve be the one that cause fluid aroundthe lungs?
Yes, heart valve issues can lead to fluid accumulation around the lungs, a condition known as pleural effusion. When heart valves are damaged or diseased, they can cause heart failure, which may result in increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation. This pressure can lead to fluid leaking into the surrounding lung tissue and pleural space. Thus, addressing heart valve problems is essential for preventing such complications.
What are symptoms for congestive heart disease?
Congestive heart failure causes a build-up of fluid in the body, resulting in swollen ankles, a swollen and possibly painful abdomen, and shortness of breath when there is fluid build-up in the lungs.
Why does congestive heart failure cause your dog to pant?
fluid can build up in and around his lungs making it hard for him to breathe
