...International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines. The International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the care of heart transplant recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2010;29(8):914-956. Jessup...
...hysterectomy, ovarian cystectomy) * Urological surgery (e.g., prostate surgery, kidney stones removal) * Thoracic surgery (e.g., lung biopsy, mediastinal tumor resection) **Q: What are the risks associated with keyhole surgery?**...
...as: * Obesity * Previous abdominal surgery * Severe heart or lung disease **Q: How is keyhole surgery performed?** **A:** The steps involved in keyhole surgery typically include: 1. Administration...
...Nadel’s Textbook of Respiratory Medicine, 5th edition, Saunders, 2010. Johnson DH, Blot WJ, Carbone DP, et al. Cancer of the lung: non–small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer....
**Question: What is Anemia?** **Answer:** Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. This can lead to insufficient oxygen delivery to...
...of lung cancer drops to that of someone who’s never smoked. Your risk of dying from lung cancer will be that of a person who’s never smoked. Your risk of...
## What is Sepsis? **Sepsis** is a serious medical condition that results when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. ### What are the Symptoms...
...Improved accuracy: By delivering oxygen directly to the lungs, the accuracy of oxygen therapy is improved. This is especially important for patients with lung diseases. – Fewer side effects: Direct...
**What is Preparing for a Colonoscopy?** **Introduction:** A colonoscopy is a medical procedure where a doctor examines the large intestine using a thin tube equipped with a camera. Preparing for...
...in bite-sized pieces for easier chewing and there are some foods to avoid, like nuts, popcorn, fibrous vegetables, carbonated beverages, fried foods and bread because they may cause gastrointestinal problems....
