...this procedure are: Primary pulmonary hypertension Alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency Eisenmenger syndrome Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Due to the serious risks associated with the surgery, a heart-lung transplant is not the first...
...their quality of life. Common underlying conditions leading to lung transplant include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and severe asthma. **Question**: What are...
...stenosis. 2. Ductal-dependent pulmonary circulation: Includes pulmonary atresia, critical pulmonary stenosis, tricuspid atresia, and severe tetralogy of Fallot. 3. Ductal-dependent systemic and pulmonary circulation: Includes transposition of the great arteries,...
...get enough oxygen * **Cardiovascular disease:** Increased risk due to inflammation and narrowed airways **Diagnosis:** * Physical examination and medical history * Pulmonary function tests (spirometry) to measure airflow *...
...tests: Abdominal CT scans or MRI can confirm pancreatitis and assess severity **Treatment for Acute Pancreatitis** Treatment for acute pancreatitis focuses on managing symptoms and preventing complications: * Pain relievers...
...Prevented?** **A:** While preventing acute heart failure is not always possible, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk, including: * Managing underlying heart conditions * Maintaining a...
...an anatomic correction of the disease. The pulmonary artery and the aorta are divided and “switched” back to the normal anatomic position: the pulmonary artery is connected to the right...
...to redirect blood flow coming from the superior vena cava (SVC) to the pulmonary bed (bidirectional Glenn shunt or hemi-Fontan operation). The Fontan procedure completes the cavopulmonary connection by attaching...
...respiratory infections * Lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies * Sleep-related breathing disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea * Interstitial lung diseases (e.g., pulmonary fibrosis) * Pulmonary embolism and other...
...shunting across the VSD also results in changes in the pulmonary vasculature. Through time, this can lead to pulmonary hypertension, a serious complication of an unrepaired VSD. This condition requires...