Coronary artery compression due to implantation of a transcatheter pulmonary valve can be catastrophic and is often associated with abnormal anatomy, according to a study published online September 24 ...

BOSTON, MA—Denervation of the pulmonary artery (PA) in patients with Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) led to a significant increase in 6-minute walk test distance as well as positive ...

There are many different types of pulmonary function tests that may be used to provide valuable information about the lungs, as well as detect the presence of and/or monitor certain respiratory ...

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

If you have trouble breathing, your doctor may recommend a few tests to figure out what’s causing it. Some measure how much air you breathe in or out or how much oxygen is going from your lungs to the ...

A new tool shows promise in helping primary care physicians identify adults with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research published in JAMA. More than 15 million ...