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What are pulmonary diseases?
Pulmonary diseases are conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer. These diseases can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, chest pain, and other respiratory symptoms. Treatment often involves medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, and sometimes surgery.
What is a clot that flows freely in the blood stream?
A clot that flows freely in the blood stream is known as an embolus. It can lodge in a blood vessel and block blood flow, leading to serious health issues such as a stroke or pulmonary embolism. Prompt medical treatment is necessary to prevent complications.
Blockage of pulmonary blood flow by a clot or similar obstruction is?
called a pulmonary embolism. It can be life-threatening if not promptly treated as it can restrict blood flow to the lungs, leading to damage and potentially causing respiratory failure. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing up blood.
What does an increase in PAWP mean?
An increase in pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) typically indicates an increase in left atrial pressure. This can be caused by conditions such as heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or fluid overload. It can lead to symptoms like shortness of breath and fluid accumulation in the lungs.
What name is given to the aortic and pulmonary valves?
The aortic valve and pulmonary valve are collectively referred to as the semilunar valves due to their semilunar shape. These valves are located between the ventricles and the major arteries of the heart.
Where do the vast majority of pulmonary emboli originate?
where does the vast majority of pulmonary emboli orginate
What is the most common type of emboli?
Pulmonary emboli are the most common
What are the types of emboli?
There are three general categories of emboli: arterial, gas, and pulmonary
How common is pulmonary embolism?
An estimated 600,000 Americans develop pulmonary emboli annually and 60,000 die from it
What is a blood clot on the lung called Embolus or Embolism?
A blood clot on the lung is called an emboli. The term embolus means the process of forming emboli.
Where will all venous emboli go?
All veins lead to the right atrium of the heart. After the right atrium, blood goes into the right ventricle then the pulmonary arteries to the lungs. All venous emboli will eventually end up in the lungs.
Why is Phlebothrombosis is more likely to cause pulmonary emboli than is thrombophlebitis?
Thrombus forms in a vein without inflammation and the clot is less firmly attached.
What are some symptoms of a pulmonary fibrosis?
Some symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are cough, reduced physical endurance and difficulty when breathing. Lung transplantation is the only option of treatment for pulmonary fibrosis.
Is emboli plural form?
Yes, the noun 'emboli' is the plural form of the singular noun 'embolus'.
What are the symptoms of pale skin in pulmonary edema?
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What are symptoms of pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia?
the patient experiences asthma, pulmonary infiltrates, disorders of the peripheral nervous system, central nervous systems symptoms, and periarteritis nodosa.
What are the symptoms of pulmonary valve insufficiency?
There are generally few to no symptoms with pulmonary valve insufficiency. It may be initially noticed as a murmur in a routine exam of the heart and chest with a stethoscope.
