Pulmonary artery stenosis

Pulmonary Artery Stenosis

Pulmonary artery stenosis (Pronunciation: Pul-mo-nary Ar-ter-y Ste-no-sis) is a medical condition characterized by a narrowing of the pulmonary artery, which carries blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Etymology

The term "Pulmonary artery stenosis" is derived from the Latin word 'pulmo', meaning 'lung', the Greek word 'arteria', meaning 'windpipe', and the Greek word 'stenosis', meaning 'narrowing'.

Symptoms

Symptoms of pulmonary artery stenosis may include shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can lead to heart failure.

Causes

Pulmonary artery stenosis can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life due to conditions such as Pulmonary hypertension or Lung disease.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is typically made through imaging tests such as echocardiogram, CT scan, or MRI.

Treatment

Treatment options for pulmonary artery stenosis may include medication, balloon angioplasty, or surgery.

Related Terms

• Pulmonary valve stenosis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Congenital heart disease
• Cardiac catheterization

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary artery stenosis
• Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary artery stenosis

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