| pulmonary infarction |
PI is an an infrequent consequence of Pulmonary Edema(< 10% of cases). It is sometimes due to thrombosis in situ of the pulmonary arteries as might occur in congenital heart disease associated with severe pulmonary hypertension or in hematologic disorders (eg, sickle cell anemia).
출처: sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/mvs/GLOSSARY/P.HTM
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| pulmonary function test |
A test which measures the ability of the lungs to perform the job of exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen
출처: www.mctsurgeons.com/glossary.htm
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| pulmonary embolism |
A potentially fatal blood clot that travels to the lungs, blocking major arteries. The risk for pulmonary embolism increases after surgery or prolonged bed rest.
출처: www.iowahealth.org/19791.cfm
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| pulmonary hypertension |
Also called primary pulmonary hypertension, constriction of blood vessels in the lungs with consequent resistance to blood flow which increases pressure in the right ventricle and atrium of the heart. Cause unknown. Usually leads to death from congestive heart failure within 2 to 10 years after onset.
출처: www.ards.org/learnaboutards/whatisards/phrasesterm...
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| pulmonary embolism |
A potentially lethal disease. Venous blood clots (venous thrombosis), usually located deep within the leg or thigh region, dislodge and then impact within lung vessels. Pulmonary embolism can be fatal if undiagnosed and untreated. It is the number one cause of sudden death in hospitalized patients. Heparin is usually administered immediately to treat this condition. ...
출처: www.barnesjewish.org/groups/default.asp
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