San Francisco, CA—Pulmonary artery denervation was associated with significant reductions in pulmonary artery pressure in a cohort of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Of the 21 ...
There are many different types of pulmonary function tests that may be used to provide valuable information about the lungs, as well as detect the presence of and/or monitor certain respiratory ...
Coronary artery compression due to implantation of a transcatheter pulmonary valve can be catastrophic and is often associated with abnormal anatomy, according to a study published online September 24 ...
A list released today identified five commonly performed tests and procedures in pulmonary medicine that may not always be necessary. The list, part of the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely® campaign, ...
If you have trouble breathing, your doctor may recommend a few tests to figure out what’s causing it. Some measure how much air you breathe in or out or how much oxygen is going from your lungs to the ...
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a major surgery on the blood vessels in the lungs. It involves removing a blood clot from the lung to restore blood pressure levels. PTE is also known as ...
Kenyatta National Hospital has successfully performed Kenya’s first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty on a premature newborn, ...