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Pulmonary Thromboembolisms

Pulmonary hypertension occurs when the small arteries of the lung become narrow, which makes it hard for blood to flow. Blood pressure increases. The right side of the heart must work harder to pump blood, and may eventually become enlarged. Event...

Source:ADAM

Date:August 21, 2007