What is Ptosis Repair Ptosis repair is a procedure to tighten a drooping upper eyelid (ptosis). Ptosis usually happens when the eyelid muscles become weak and loose from aging. It may also be caused by an injury or nerve damage. Children can be born with ptosis (congenital ptosis). You may need this surgery if ptosis …
What is Pulmonary Angiogram Pulmonary angiogram is a procedure to look at the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs (pulmonary arteries). The procedure may be done to check for certain heart and lung problems, such as: A blockage in a pulmonary artery. A blood clot in a lung (pulmonary embolus). …
What is Pulmonary Artery Catheterization Pulmonary artery catheterization is a procedure used to test blood movement through the heart and to monitor the heart’s function. In this procedure, a thin, flexible tube (catheter) is passed into the right side of the heart and into the main artery that carries blood from your heart to your …
What is Pulmonary Contusion in Children A pulmonary contusion is a deep bruise in the tissues of the lung. The lungs bring oxygen into the bloodstream. A pulmonary contusion causes the lung tissue to swell and bleed into the surrounding area. This may cause your child to have difficulty breathing. What are the causes? This …
What is Pulmonary Contusion Pulmonary contusion is a deep bruise to the lung. The bruise causes the lung tissue to swell and bleed into the surrounding area. The lungs will not work right if this happens. You may find it hard to breathe because you are not getting enough oxygen. Follow these instructions at home: …
What is Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema is unusual buildup of fluid in the lungs. It makes it hard for a person to breathe. This condition is an emergency. Follow these instructions at home: Medicines Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your doctor. If you were prescribed an antibiotic medicine, take it as …
What is Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage or decrease of blood flow in one lung or both lungs. Most blockages come from a blood clot that forms in a lower leg, thigh, or arm vein (deep vein thrombosis, DVT) and travels to the lungs. A clot is blood that has thickened …