Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition involving inflammation and constriction of the pulmonary arteries. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is a complex open-heart operation used to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a rare but serious condition in which blood clots form in the pulmonary (lung) arteries, restricting or blocking blood flow, thereby leading to high blood pressure in these arteries.
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Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a condition that causes abnormally formed blood vessels, which increases risk for clots. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
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Blood Clots in Veins, Heart and Lungs
When blood clots form within blood vessels they can obstruct blood flow, which can cause blockages affecting the heart, lungs and other organs.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
ARDS is a potentially fatal form of respiratory failure characterized by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Emphysema
A form of COPD, emphysema is caused by permanent lung damage, making it hard to breathe.