A study on donor lungs preserved outside the body before transplantation demonstrated that the hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) technique is a safe and effective lung preservation ...

Dr Shraddha Gandhi explained how heatwaves can affect heart and lungs. The doctor added that heatwaves can have more severe effects on people with pre-existing respiratory symptoms. “The high ...

Gayheart and Dane got married in 2004, two years prior to to his breakthrough performance as Dr. Mark Sloan, aka “McSteamy,” on Grey's Anatomy. The Marley and Me actor and Gayheart petitioned ...

The inferior vena cava (also known as IVC or the posterior vena cava) is a large vein that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the torso and lower body to the right side of the heart. From there the ...

Possible causes of right-sided chest pain include an injury, acid reflux, a heart or lung problem, and an infection, such as pneumonia. Some causes, such as muscle strain, go away without ...

Heart failure is a global disease with significant morbidity. Heart transplant (HT) can be a lifesaving therapy for select patients with end-stage heart failure. In 2020, over 7000 HTs were performed ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with heart and lung dysfunction. Current therapies fail to attenuate such complications. Here, we identify formyl-peptide receptor type 2 (FPR2) as a ...

The pleura (plural: pleurae) is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion the lung and reduce ...

This labored breathing suggests the heart and lungs are struggling to keep up with the body’s oxygen demands. Grunting sounds with each breath are another warning sign many parents miss.

But how do you know if your cardio fitness is actually where it should be? You don't need a lab test or fancy equipment to get a read on your heart and lung health. Your body gives you clear signs ...

and intertitles to illustrate human anatomy and physiology. Beginning with the organs of respiration, it highlights the structure and function of the nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs ...