Pulmonary fibrosis is progressive scarring of the lungs. There are over 200 types of pulmonary fibrosis. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most well-known. Idiopathic means that the cause is unknown. An initial diagnosis of IPF is often … [Read more...]
Heart Attack
Heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart becomes blocked. The heart cannot get oxygen and part of the heart muscle can be damaged or die. This can lead to heart failure or dangerous heart arrhythmias. A … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein in your body. They typically form in the legs, but can form elsewhere, such as the arms. DVT often causes pain and swelling, but does not always produce noticeable symptoms. The danger with … [Read more...]
IVC Migration and Perforation
A retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is small, metal, cage-like device that is surgically inserted into a vein to prevent blood clots from travelling to the heart. It is used in people who are at risk for pulmonary embolism (PE), but cannot … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Because of the extensive vascular surface area in the lungs, blood-borne drugs expose the lungs to a risk for damage. Drug-induced pulmonary vascular diseases can lead to, and may clinically present with: Pulmonary edema Interstitial (not … [Read more...]