Dr. Samir Zaidi (Medicine): A 48-year-old woman with a history of venous thromboembolism was seen in the pulmonary clinic of this hospital because of cough and decreased exercise tolerance. Fifteen ...

CONSIDERABLE progress has been made in recent years in the understanding of thromboembolic disease and also in the ability to diagnose acute pulmonary embolism. Radiologists have learned to interpret ...

Anomalous origin of the coronary arteries from the pulmonary artery represents a rare congenital condition in which one or both coronary arteries arise from the pulmonary trunk rather than the aorta.

Group 1 pulmonary hypertension (or pulmonary arterial hypertension) is a rare, highly complex, and progressive disorder that is incurable and ultimately can lead to premature death. PAH causes ...

BOSTON, MA—Denervation of the pulmonary artery (PA) in patients with Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) led to a significant increase in 6-minute walk test distance as well as positive ...

In treatment-naïve patients with PAH, initial monotherapy improves exercise capacity, hemodynamics, and outcomes when compared with those noted among untreated patients. In patients who are newly ...

CTEPH's early symptoms can be easily confused with many other diseases. Many people with CTEPH do not have any symptoms for a long time. fatigue, chest pain, and shortness of breath (especially during ...

Medically reviewed by Oliver Eng, MD Key Takeaways The subclavian artery carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the ...

A 40-year-old woman who was a frequent traveler suddenly found herself struggling to breathe after taking just a few steps. What began as unexplained fatigue and shortness of breath quickly disrupted ...

Most patients with pulmonary embolism (i.e., low-risk, intermediate–low-risk, and most intermediate–high-risk) are adequately managed with anticoagulation alone. Selected intermediate–high-risk ...

The placement of a Swan-Ganz catheter allows specialists to diagnose or test for major heart issues without requiring you to undergo major surgery. Usually, it’s a diagnostic tool for people in ...