Charles Burger, MD: Pulmonary hypertension really refers to a state where the right heart is generating high pressures to circulate the blood through the lung. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a ...

Unit Pulmonary Hypertension: Pathophysiology and Novel Therapies has the following research output in the current window (1 September 2024 - 31 August 2025) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is caused by emboli, which have originated from venous thrombi, travelling to and occluding the arteries of the lung. PE is the most dangerous form of venous thromboembolism, ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Vallerie McLaughlin, MD: Hello, and welcome to this podcast series. I'm Dr Vallerie McLaughlin, the Kim A. Eagle Endowed Professor of Cardiovascular ...

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 ...

Pulmonary hypoplasia is a condition where a baby’s lungs have failed to develop properly during development in the womb. The alveoli, which are needed for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in ...

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 ...

Figure 1. Hyperinflation of the lungs points to a pulmonary cause of dyspnea. There are guidelines for the management of each as a separate condition, but how do you evaluate and treat them when they ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I've had numerous bouts of pneumonia over the years. Now I've been told that I have pulmonary fibrosis. Can you tell me what to expect and is there anything I can do? A: Pulmonary ...

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology has relative contraindications in haemorrhagic disease but remains an effective therapeutic option for the treatment of pulmonary haemorrhage ...