| 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.
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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.
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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. ...
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| pulmonary embolism |
blood clot in the lung.
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| pulmonary function test |
An examination measuring an individual's lung capacity, speed of exhalation, and oxygenation after a period of exertion. This type of test in useful in the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), occupational lung disease, emphysema, and asthma.
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