Sarcoidosis: Treatments An inflammatory disease marked by the formation of granulomas (small nodules of immune cells) in the lungs, lymph nodes, and…
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood vessels…
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Thoracic Diaphragm The thin muscle below the lungs and heart that separates the chest from the abdomen. Related terms: Respiratory diaphragm, Thoracic…
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Pulmonary Veins The veins that return the oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. See also: How…
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Pulmonary Embolism: Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Pulmonary Embolism: Tests Pulmonary embolism, or PE, is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The blockage usually is caused by a…
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Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart to…
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Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Symptoms Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart…
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Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Tests Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. These arteries carry blood from your heart…