...teeth issues may also have some difficulty forming a tight seal when using the spirometer’s mouthpiece. Those who are wearing dentures are advised to keep them on during the test....
...in the affected person’s urine, blood, and/or phlegm. A chest X-ray is typically also recommended when Legionnaires’ disease is suspected to check for pneumonia in the lungs.[1][3] Antibiotics are most...
...a procedure known as laparoscopy.2 When used to access the thorax, the medical name for the chest, the procedure is known as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.3 Keyhole surgery on a joint, such as...
...usually fall under the chest or thoracic CT scan category. The procedure involves producing various x-ray images, known as “slices,” of the patient’s chest and upper abdomen. These slices are...
...conditions or symptoms related to them: Angina or chest pain Pain in the jaw, arm, neck, and chest Congenital heart disease Heart failure Aortic stenosis Recent heart attack Chest injury...
...carried out in a resting state, the patient will lie down on a bed or table with the legs, arms, and chest exposed. The technician may have to remove chest...
...with heart disease; these include: Discomfort Chest pain Arm pain Pain below the breastbone Chest pressure Pain or discomfort that radiates from the chest towards the back, throat, jaw, or...
...this region can be due to underlying disease, blunt trauma to the chest, and postoperative complications. Such condition places the patient at risk of serious complications including stroke, paralysis, heart...
...and in between the chest and abdomen. Also known as thoracic diaphragm because it is part of the thoracic cavity, it is a very important component of the respiratory system....
...an artificial one. The procedure involves the insertion of a replacement valve through a catheter or a small incision in the chest. TAVR is most commonly used to treat aortic...
