Brigham and Women’s Hospital raises awareness and funds Saturday afternoon for women who have lung cancer. PHOTO BY MARIA CASTILLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF Ten years ago, with an increase in the number ...

Blood clots in the lungs can prevent proper blood flow, which causes an increase in pressure in the affected blood vessels. This can lead to experiencing shortness of breath, chest pains, and have a ...

Two years ago, a hot air balloon ride was probably the furthest thing from Jose Graciano’s mind. But on Sunday morning, as the sun’s rays peeked over the Sandia Mountains, he and his wife Anita took ...

Old blood clots in lung arteries can obstruct blood flow and lead to pressure build-up in the affected arteries. When this happens, symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Balloon pulmonary angioplasty improved exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic ...

Pulmonary hypertension is raised blood pressure in the arteries (blood vessels) that supply the lungs. In chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, this is caused when a blood clot that has ...

Dr. Karen Deffenbacher, right, leads a team steering a wire into Kim Miller’s lung at the Nebraska Medical Center in a procedure called pulmonary balloon angioplasty, which is used to open residual ...

The alveoli are microscopic, balloon-like structures in the lungs that play a crucial role in respiration. If they are damaged, they may be able to self-repair, but medical attention is key to ...