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Pulmonary angiography, specifically the computed tomographic version, is the gold standard for diagnosing lung embolism.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD is a progressive respiratory condition that can present unique challenges during ...

PAH, or pulmonary hypertension, can leave someone breathless even after a short walk, but better drug combinations have ...

Overall, almost 80 per cent of sudden cardiac arrest cases in people over 40 stem from coronary artery disease.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory infections, particularly in infants, children under 5 years, and older adults. Its rapid spread makes RSV a serious public health ...

An independent investigation has been carried out by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman following the death of a 70-year-old ...

The woman was suffering from Eisenmenger syndrome, a condition that occurs when a congenital heart defect causes abnormal blood circulation, resulting in pulmonary hypertension and lung damage. "As ...

Using in-depth analyses and machine learning, researchers identified metabolic molecules and genes that may be diagnostic ...

According to a report by news agency PTI, Zakir Hussain's family said in a statement that he was suffering from a rare lung ...

Lipodermatosclerosis (LDS) was observed in 4.4% of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and was associated with pulmonary hypertension (PH), according ... Although PH is a leading cause of death ...

The oxygen-sensing protein HIF-1alpha may contribute to worsening pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and is a possible ...