...conditions such as: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): This is a blood clot in a major vein, such as those in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. Pulmonary embolism (PE): This...
...the pressure in the pericardial sac, reduce the risk of cardiac tamponade, or the compression of the heart by fluid accumulation, improve pulmonary artery pressure and decrease cardiac output. Overview...
...of cardiopulmonary bypass. Bypass refers to the use of a temporary channel or connection when the original or main one is closed or damaged. In this case, cardiopulmonary bypass refers...
...Should Undergo and Expected Results Anticoagulants are often recommended for people who have been diagnosed with blood clotting disorders. These include atrial fibrillation (AF), pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis...
...from initiating atrial fibrillation. This technique, which focuses on the pulmonary vein, was developed in the late 1990s based on the belief that pulmonary veins are the main source of...
...systemic therapy As mentioned earlier, metastasectomy is recommended for metastatic growths in the lungs and the liver. Patients who need the procedure are cancer patients who developed metastatic pulmonary lesions...
...condition can lead to serious complications including pulmonary embolism, or when the clot detaches and travels to the lungs. People who are found to have an increased risk of developing...
...prevent blood clots (thrombi) from traveling from the legs to the lungs, causing a life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism. **Indications:** * High risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), such...
...travel up to the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism Liver failure References: American College of Surgeons National Cancer Institute International Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer United States National Library of Medicine...
...to the study and diagnosis of diseases that affect or originate from the tissues of the nervous system. Pulmonary pathology – This studies conditions and diseases affecting the lungs and...