...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...
...severe respiratory symptoms impacting 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...
...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,...
...about Alcohol Intoxication » Cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes some glands to function abnormally. In people with cystic fibrosis, the pancreas produces secretions that can...
...Doctor to find out what the problem is. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, are said to have the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....
...parts of the body. Pulmonary edema If fluid builds up in the lungs, this causes a very serious condition called pulmonary edema. Fluid is pushed into air sacs which reduces...
...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...
...such as obstructive sleep apnea * Interstitial lung diseases (e.g., pulmonary fibrosis) * Pulmonary embolism and other cardiovascular disorders affecting the lungs **Diagnostic Tools and Procedures:** Pneumologists utilize various diagnostic...
...by impairing bone growth and mineralization. Diseases that may affect bone mass include: celiac disease cerebral palsy cystic fibrosis eating disorders kidney disease Medications that may affect bone mass include: seizure...
