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Pleurisy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Pleurisy [also known as pleuritis] refers to the inflammation of the pleura — the thin membranes surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity. When you have a swollen pleura, they rub against each other — as opposed to gliding smoothly (in its normal state) —...
Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE) Procedure
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a surgical procedure that is performed to remove blood clots of pulmonary arteries in the lungs of patients suffering from chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). This condition arises from long-standing or...
Recent Advances in Cardiac Transplantation
Ever since the first cardiac transplantation was performed 57 years ago, cardiac transplantation has been a beacon of hope to patients all over the world. Over the decades, the effectiveness of these procedures has improved significantly. Today, heart transplantation...
Cystic Fibrosis: Complications and Lung Transplant Treatment
Cystic Fibrosis Lung Transplantation becomes a critical treatment option when this inherited disorder leads to serious complications. Cystic fibrosis causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract, leading to frequent respiratory infections,...