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Zachary is a medical assistant who supports the PulmonaryGuide team with research and helps keep our doctor directory accurate and up to date.

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Lung Volumes and Capacities: TV, IRV, ERV & RV Explained (Chart)
Anatomy & Physiology

Lung Volumes and Capacities: TV, IRV, ERV & RV Explained (Chart)

Pulmonary volumes and capacities describe how much air your lungs hold at different points in the breathing cycle. There are…

Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR): Normal Values & Formula
Anatomy & Physiology

Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR): Normal Values & Formula

Normal pulmonary vascular resistance in a healthy adult at rest is about 0.3 to 2.0 Wood units (WU), which works…

Pulmonary Associates of Mobile (Mobile, AL): Doctors, Services, Locations & Hours
Clinics

Pulmonary Associates of Mobile (Mobile, AL): Doctors, Services, Locations & Hours

Pulmonary Associates Mobile AL searches almost always lead to the same practice: Pulmonary Associates of Mobile, a physician group that…

History of Pulmonary Embolism ICD-10 Code (Z86.711)
Embolism

History of Pulmonary Embolism ICD-10 Code (Z86.711)

The ICD-10-CM code for a history of pulmonary embolism is Z86.711, “Personal history of pulmonary embolism.” Use it when a…

Cause of Death in Pulmonary Embolism
Embolism

Cause of Death in Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more…

How Do You Know If You Have a Pulmonary Embolism?
Embolism

How Do You Know If You Have a Pulmonary Embolism?

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a…

How to Diagnose Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Anatomy & Physiology

How to Diagnose Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious but often misunderstood condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. Because…

Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension
Hypertension

Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs, leading to high blood pressure…

How Do Pulmonary Hypertension Patients Die?
Hypertension

How Do Pulmonary Hypertension Patients Die?

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs, leading to high blood pressure…

Hypoxia and Pulmonary Vasoconstriction Explained
Anatomy & Physiology

Hypoxia and Pulmonary Vasoconstriction Explained

Hypoxia and pulmonary vasoconstriction are critical concepts in understanding how the body responds to low oxygen levels in the blood.…