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normal pulmonary artery :: Article Creator PAH Clinical Worsening Associated With Fewer Fingernail Capillaries Having fewer very fine blood vessels in the fold of skin at the base of the fingernails appears to be linked to an increased risk of clinical worsening in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a study in the Netherlands suggests. People with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) also had fewer fine blood vessels, called capillaries, in their nail folds than healthy people, but this didn't change after a surgical procedure to relieve high blood pressure in their lungs. This suggests a loss of capillaries isn't unique to PAH or directly caused by how the disease affects blood flow. Instead, shared mechanisms may cause changes to both the pulmonary arteries that supply the lungs and the capillaries throughout the body. The study, "Low nailfold capillary density in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertensio...

high output heart failure symptoms :: Article Creator What Happens When You Have A Heart Block? Heart block is a delay or disruption within the heart's electrical conduction system that controls the rhythm and beats, causing the heart to beat slowly or skip beats. Several possible causes of heart block exist. It may stem from aging of the conduction system, a prior heart attack, heart surgery, medication, or an infection. There are three main types of heart block, and depending on the type, symptoms and treatment vary. First-degree heart block is the mildest type and often requires no treatment. Third-degree heart block is potentially life-threatening, and most people need the placement of a pacemaker (a small electronic device placed underneath the skin to help the heart beat normally). Iuliia Burmistrova / Getty Images Types and Their Symptoms To best understand heart block, you must first understand what occurs when the heart b...

pulmonary stress test :: Article Creator New Guidelines For Cardiovascular Management In Noncardiac Surgery Released The 2024 guideline for cardiovascular management of adults undergoing noncardiac surgery reflects a decade of updates and new evidence since the guideline's last release in 2014. It is published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. The "2024 AHA/ACC/ACS/ASNC/HRS/SCA/SCCT/SCMR/SVM Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Management for Noncardiac Surgery" presents the latest evidence for the appropriate assessment of cardiovascular disease risk for patients scheduled for noncardiac surgery and management of cardiovascular disease risk factors before, during and after noncardiac surgery. The recommendations address patient evaluations and assessments, use of cardiovascular tes...

pah and pregnancy :: Article Creator Pregnant Women With PAH Require Careful Monitoring, Management, Says Review Investigators say more research is warranted to optimize management of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who become pregnant. Women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) are discouraged from getting pregnant due to a high risk of morbidity and mortality for both mother and child. Yet, some patients with PAH choose to become pregnant despite the guidelines. A new review article says such patients can successfully bring a child to term, but only with careful management by a team of physicians. Corresponding author Wilbert S. Aronow, M.D., of New York Medical College, and colleagues, explained that pregnancy sparks a series of physiological changes, including increased blood volume, heart rate, and cardiac output (CO). "These changes are necessary to support fetal development, but can exacerbate the already ...

lung involvement :: Article Creator Hurricane Disasters Associated With Treatment Delays Among Patients With Lung Cancer Science News Hurricanes can disrupt care for patients who need daily radiation therapy, which depends on stable electricity and safe facility access.  September 25, 2024 • By American Cancer Society A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that patients with Stage 3 locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received radiation treatment during a hurricane disaster were more likely to experience treatment completion delays. Researchers also reported that patients treated during a hurricane were more likely to receive higher total doses of radiation and complete more fractions. These findings will be presented at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium in San Francisco, September 27–28, 2024. Hurricanes can disrupt cancer care and adversely...

pulmonary artery blockage symptoms :: Article Creator No Ambulance After Half An Hour For B.C. Woman And, She Learned, None Available Breadcrumb Trail Links Health Seniors News After the 76-year-old was told nothing was available, bystanders flagged down a passing ambulance Published Sep 09, 2024  •  Last updated Sep 10, 2024  •  4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Sandra Earle at the spot at Henry Street and Resthaven Drive in Sidney where she lay in the grass waiting for an ambulance. Photo by Darren Stone /Times Colonist Article content Sandra Earle was crossing the street when she suddenly became overwhelmingly dizzy and short of breath. Worried she might lose consciousness at any moment, the 76-year-old called 911 for an ambulance. It was Monday, Aug. 19, just before 1 p.M. And Earle said she was terrifi...