Myocardial fibrosis is a condition that involves the buildup of scar tissue in the myocardium , which is the heart muscle. Anything that causes damage to the heart can lead to scar tissue. Heart...
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks the artery that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. It’s a serious condition that can cause damage to the lungs and low levels of oxygen in the...
National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week begins March 13 to spotlight the importance of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic lung disease. For many patients, especially those with COPD,...
The heart pumps blood through the lungs for oxygenation, to the rest of the body, and back to be oxygenated again. Four chambers make up the heart muscle, and each chamber receives, holds, and then...
Tobacco use is a significant risk factor for heart disease. The general harmful effects of tobacco are well known, but tobacco use impacts the heart in specific ways that make continued use...