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...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...
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...↩ ↩ ↩ MedlinePlus. “Pulmonary edema.” February 2018. Accessed July 22, 2018. ↩ MSD Manual: Professional Version. “Pulmonary Edema.” March 2017. Accessed July 22, 2018. ↩ ↩ MedlinePlus. “Ascites.” February...
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...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...
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...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...
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...Ductal-dependent pulmonary circulation: This category includes pulmonary atresia, critical pulmonary stenosis, tricuspid atresia, and severe tetralogy of Fallot. Ductal-dependent systemic and pulmonary circulation: This includes transposition of the great arteries,...
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...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...
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What is Spinal Cord Injury Management? Overview, Benefits & Expected Results...
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...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...
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...in intensity and impact is advised. Rehabilitation Timeline Example Weeks post-surgery Rehabilitation Goals 1-3 Pain management, gentle range of motion exercises 4-6 Strengthening exercises, controlled weight-bearing activities 6-12 Advanced strengthening,...
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...the pulmonary artery, fails to close at birth. Unless the condition is treated early in life, it can cause several health problems because the blood flow between the pulmonary artery...