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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013;28(2):213-219. The majority of research into the molecular basis of HPS has been performed in rats that have undergone surgical bile duct ligation (BDL). These animals ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and severe lung disease with a life-threatening prognosis. After several positive trials, a recent study has confirmed the efficacy of a biotherapy, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...