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Imaging of Pulmonary Hypertension in Adults: A Position Paper from the Fleischner Society | Radiology

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Pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension caused by left heart disease

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zinc and lung fibrosis :: Article Creator Nerandomilast Improves Lung Function In Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: FIBRONEER-ILD Patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis who received nerandomilast showed improved forced vital capacity from baseline at 52 weeks in the phase 3 FIBRONEER-ILD trial. Nerandomilast met its primary end point of absolute change from baseline in forced vital capacity (FVC) vs placebo in the FIBRONEER-ILD trial (NCT05321082), which assessed the agent in patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF).1 Boehringer Ingelheim will submit a new drug application for the investigational agent to the FDA and other health authorities based on the findings, according to a press release. The FIBRONEER-ILD trial was a double-blind, randomized trial that included 1178 patients in more than 40 countries, and the primary end point was absolute change from baseline in FVC (mL) at week 52 vs placebo. Topline data showed that the tr...

Role of functional echocardiographic parameters in the diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia-associated pulmonary hypertension

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pulmonary artery stenosis :: Article Creator Standing Tall: Tommy Morrison's Journey From Heart Scare To Golf Stardom When Tommy Morrison was born, his parents were informed of the unimaginable. Their baby had a serious issue in his heart. Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, or PVS, causes the pulmonary valve to divide the pulmonary artery from the right ventricle, one of the heart's chambers, where blood is transported to the lungs. When this valve cannot sufficiently open, the condition takes place and can cause a variety of adverse effects, including heart failure and enlargement of the heart. Morrison was born with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, or PVS, and was admitted to the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City for treatment at two weeks old. Morrison does not remember it, but he knows it was a very hard time for his family, specifically his mom and dad. "Anytime you have that young of an infant or baby, and you have to go in and do s...

(PDF) Echocardiographic assessment of pulmonary hypertension: A guideline protocol from the British Society of Echocardiography

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fungal lung infection treatment :: Article Creator What To Know About Double Pneumonia: Pope Francis' Recent Health Struggle This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Pope Francis Has Double Pneumonia — Here's What That Means Pope Francis has been hospitalized for a week with double pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection, conditions that experts say are treatable but can be life-threatening in elderly patients. Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized on February 14 at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after developing bronchitis, a condition marked by inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. He was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, an infection in both lungs, and what's known as a polymicro...

Deciding a Treatment Plan for an Older Patient With Severe Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Case Report

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signs of pulmonary htn :: Article Creator Pulmonary Embolism Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Every year, 900,000 Americans are caught by surprise by the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism: a sudden shortness of breath, chest pain and a rapid heartbeat. Described by Dr. Talal Dahhan, Division Chief for Pulmonary & Critical Care, Baystate Pulmonary, pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. "But with prompt diagnosis, 92% of PE patients survive and, with proper management, go on to live healthy and full lives." What is a Pulmonary Embolism? As Dr. Dahhan explains, "A PE is a blood clot that forms in the body—most often the legs—that breaks loose and travels to the blood vessels in the lungs where it blocks the normal flow of blood in the lungs. Many PEs—70-80%—end up getting stuck and blocking small blood vessels. When the supply of blood that carries oxygen to other parts of t...

Cystic Fibrosis Imaging

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left lung pain :: Article Creator Left Breast Pain: Most Common Explanations Behind It Breast pain is usually harmless, with many experiencing it during or before menstruation. Hormonal changes have a major role to play in causing breast soreness in women; however, many other factors can lead to it. If you specifically have localised pain in your left breast, it could raise alarms. However, instead of panicking, it is best to consult a doctor and get screening to rule out serious conditions. In an interaction with the OnlyMyHealth team, Dr Lakhan Kashyap, Consultant—Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune, not only lists some of the common causes of left breast pain but also helps differentiate between them. Additionally, she shares some useful remedies and treatment options to manage the pain. Also Read: Do Your Breasts Hurt? These Could Be The Reasons Most Common Causes Of Left Breast Pain Breast pain, or mastalgia, is mostl...

Beware of pigeon droppings! It can permanently damage your lungs; here’s how

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Interstitial lung disease in 2015: where are we now?

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blood pressure cure :: Article Creator New Treatment Could Cure Hidden Cause Of High Blood Pressure Doctors in the UK have developed a new, simple, and minimally invasive treatment that could revolutionize how a common but often overlooked cause of high blood pressure is treated. This breakthrough, known as Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T), could help millions of people worldwide who currently go undiagnosed and untreated. A Hidden Cause of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure affects one in three adults, yet a condition called primary aldosteronism is responsible for around 5% of these cases. Unfortunately, fewer than 1% of people with this condition are ever diagnosed. Primary aldosteronism occurs when small, benign nodules in the adrenal glands produce too much of a hormone called aldosterone. This hormone raises blood pressure by increasing the body's salt levels. People with this condition often do not respond well to standa...