| pulmonary embolism |
A condition caused by plugging of blood vessels in the lung by such things as blood clots, tumors, fragments, air bubbles, or fat droplets.
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| pulmonary function test |
A series of breathing maneuvers and measurements that assess the function of the lung, diagnose pulmonary abnormalities and assess the response of the lung to medications.
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| pulmonology |
Medical Specialty dealing with diseases of the lungs.
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| pulmonary embolism |
Lodging of a blood clot in the lumen (open cavity) of a pulmonary artery, causing a severe dysfunction in respiratory function. Pulmonary emboli often originate in the deep leg veins and travel to the lungs through blood circulation. Symptoms include sudden shortness of breath, chest pain (worse with breathing), and rapid heart and respiratory rates.
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| pulmonary hypertension |
High blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs.
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