In the last several years, there have been numerous advancements in the field of pulmonary hypertension as a whole, but there have been few changes in the management of children with pulmonary ...

A considerable amount of information describing the structural and functional characteristics of the pulmonary circulation during postnatal lung development exists. Features such as vascular ...

How Does a VQ Scan Work? The VQ scan is a nuclear scan. It measures airflow, called ventilation, and blood flow, called perfusion, in your lungs. The V and Q make up a math equation that helps doctors ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Ronald Oudiz, MD: ...

Old blood clots in lung arteries can obstruct blood flow and lead to pressure build-up in the affected arteries. When this happens, symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and ...

The shape of the heart cavities and the angle at which the pulmonary veins reach them are not always the same; rather, they vary according to the anatomical characteristics of each subject. Recently, ...

Higher blood levels of allergy molecule IgE were associated with worsening right heart function in people with PAH, a study in China found.

Every year, nearly 900,000 Americans are affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition in which blood clots form in ...

Understanding how aging reshapes the body and why physical function often declines over time has become a central focus of modern biomedical research. A new Yale School of Medicine (YSM) study, ...

Thrombosis and embolism are both blood clots that reduce or block blood flow inside your blood vessels. They’re two different yet serious conditions. Here’s a look at the differences and similarities.