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Wednesday, February 08, 2023

ADDRESSING THE HEART AND LUNGS

 Updated 11 /25
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Where are the heart and lungs?
 
 The heart and lungs are both located in the thoracic cavity.
 Heart and lungs work together. For more helpful information
 on this topic, please click on the link below:
 Hemodynamic monitoring


Diabetic Retinopathy
 This condition affects the blood vessels in the eye.
 Poor vision and possible blindness may result from
 leaking and weakening of the blood vessels.



The consequences of poor circulation

The patient who has heart failure,
is also at risk for stroke or renal failure.
The diabetic patient is also at risk for stroke.

            
Aortic rupture may occur as a result of trauma.
Shortness of breathchest or upper back pain
are some of the symptoms.

Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating 
trauma such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis
is usually done to remove the blood in the pericardial
sac. Learn more, by clicking on the link below:
 The Circulatory System

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