A higher diameter ratio on CT scans between the right ventricle and left ventricle, which are the heart’s lower chambers, independently predicts major adverse cardiovascular events in people with ...

Background Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) lacks community prevalence and outcome data. Objective To characterise minimum ‘indicative’ prevalences and mortality data for all forms of PHT in a selected ...

"Pulmonary hypertension usually affects people aged 30 to 60. Its early signs and symptoms can mimic those of various other medical conditions, making early detection challenging," explains Dr Garde.

Color Doppler flow imaging shows hepatic veins display alternating red. Contrast-enhanced liver ultrasound suggests the hepatic arteriovenous fistula and inferior vena cava hypertension. CT pulmonary ...

CTEPH indicates chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension; PE, pulmonary embolism ... Imaging tests are key components to the workup of PE. Pulmonary computed tomography (CT) angiography and, less ...

The hyperproliferation of smooth muscle cells and deposition of collagen in the pulmonary artery are among the primary characteristics of pulmonary hypertension (PH). These processes contribute to ...

The right ventricle is thin-walled with much less muscle than the left ventricle and pumps under low pressure. Pulmonary hypertension is elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary artery. It can lead to ...

Boston, MA 02215, USA; taraki{at}partners.org Objective To investigate the prevalence and natural course of pulmonary cysts in a population-based cohort and to describe the CT image characteristics in ...

Mar. 27, 2025 — A research team has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can lead to ...

PE itself may lead to pulmonary hypertension, cardiac insufficiency, respiratory failure and other serious consequences, and these pathological processes may be further exacerbated when complicated by ...