Panelists discuss how the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension involves complex mechanisms across multiple genetic and treatment pathways, with over 20 identified genes and four major ...

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterised by pathological elevation of pressure in the pulmonary circulation, driven by endothelial dysfunction, smooth muscle proliferation and inflammatory ...

Pulmonary embolism usually originates from the deep veins of the legs, most commonly the calf veins. These venous thrombi originate predominantly in venous valve pockets and at other sites of presumed ...

Patients with thromboembolic disease may remain asymptomatic for months or years. The pathophysiological events in the progression of pulmonary hypertension during this period have not been well ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common and incurable respiratory condition that is largely preventable and treatable, pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. It involves progressive ...

Pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema are two lung conditions that have some symptoms in common. These include a cough, shortness of breath, tiredness, and swelling in the legs. In addition to having ...