During the first minutes of extrauterine life, the pulmonary circulation undergoes marked dilation with a 10-fold increase of pulmonary arterial flow, allowing the newborn lung to adapt and fulfill ...

The first multisociety guidelines on the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism feature a new classification ...

The natural history of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension has been difficult to determine because a subgroup of patients have had occult pulmonary embolism, with subtle clues to the ...

At Janssen, our mission is to put the needs and well-being of the people we serve as a top priority. As part of the larger healthcare ecosystem, we also recognize our responsibility to listen to and ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Because PAH is progressive, ongoing risk assessment is an essential part of PAH management. Once diagnosed, the overall treatment goal for people with PAH is to achieve and maintain a low-risk status ...

A respiratory assessment seeks to identify changes to respiratory function. Recognising signs of deterioration and escalating a patient’s care can prevent emergencies and reduce further distress for ...

Researchers say that pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programmes for patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should include sleep assessment. The recommendation ...

This supplement aims to help nurses and other health professionals understand respiratory function and increase their skills and confidence in its assessment. It discusses the following key aspects of ...