...inside the body. Depending on their location, they can lead to different conditions such as pulmonary embolism (when the clot forms in one of the pulmonary arteries) and deep vein...
...the extent of the disease. In others, it is combined with pulmonary resection or pneumonectomy. Typically, carinal reconstruction is performed following the steps outlined below: Prior to the procedure, the...
...symptoms related to chest and lung problems, such as: Shortness of breath Tumour Excess fluid around the lungs Tuberculosis Emphysema Pneumonia Pulmonaire embolism Chest pain After undergoing a chest CT...
...namely tricuspid, aortic, mitral and pulmonary. They facilitate the flow of the blood as it passes through the heart’s different chambers. The tricuspid valve is found on the right side...
**Q: What is Pneumothorax?** **A:** A pneumothorax is a medical condition in which air or gas accumulates in the pleural space, the area between the lung and the chest wall....
...disease Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Foetal tumours Sacrococcygeal teratoma Pulmonaire sequestration Urinary tract obstruction Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) Due to recent advancements in the field of foetal surgery, some...
**What is Prostatectomy (Prostate Surgery)?** A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland, a small gland in men that produces seminal fluid. [[1]] Prostatectomy is most commonly...
...the lungs and proceeds to the pulmonary veins and the left atrium. It is then pumped towards the left ventricle and passes through the aorta, where it is distributed to...
...dangerous for the child to participate in sports. Most disqualifications are ruled on account of cardiac conditions, such as: Pulmonaire stenosis Pulmonaire vascular disease Aortic stenosis Mitral stenosis Cardiomyopathy Acute...
...certain chronic diseases. Studies have shown that oxygen therapy can help improve lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Oxygen therapy can also reduce blood pressure, improve...