Pulmonary 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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Polycythemia Vera: Prevention A disease in which there are too many red blood cells in the bone marrow and blood, causing the…
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Pleurisy: Tests Inflammation of the pleura. It is usually caused by infections. Chest pain while breathing or coughing is the presenting symptom.…
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Pneumothorax: Tests Abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity. Part of: Pneumothorax Diagnosis of Pneumothorax, Pleurisy, and Other Pleural Disease Your…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) A condition in which women have high levels of male hormones, increasing the risk of irregular or absent…
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Pleural Effusion: Tests An abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of…