Pulmonary Vascular Disease (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is pulmonary vascular disease? This video covers the medical definition and provides an overview of this topic.
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➡️ What is Pulmonary Vascular Disease?
Pulmonary vascular disease refers to any condition that affects the blood vessels within the lungs. Some examples include:
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Pulmonary hypertension (PH)

➡️ Circulation
During normal circulation, blood travels from the heart to the lungs in order to pick up oxygen molecules. Then blood travels back to the heart, where it is pumped to the rest of the tissues in the body to deliver oxygen. This is an important process that is required for survival. However, certain pulmonary vascular diseases can affect this process, which is why this is an important topic for respiratory therapists and medical professionals.

➡️ Deep Venous Thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body. The clot can then break off and travel to the lungs, where it can cause a pulmonary embolism. This is a serious condition that can be life-threatening if left untreated.

➡️ Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a condition in which there is a blood clot or blockage in the lungs that can also be life-threatening if left untreated. It causes serious problems because the clot prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching the lungs.

➡️ Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs is increased. This can be caused by a number of different conditions, including heart disease, lung diseases, and sleep apnea.

➡️ Ventilation–Perfusion (VQ) Scan
A V/Q scan is an imaging test that uses a radiographic substance to assess the ventilation and perfusion of the lungs. By measuring the flow of air and blood within the lungs, it allows for the diagnosis of pulmonary vascular diseases. However, a V/Q scan is most commonly indicated to help diagnose or rule out a pulmonary embolism. It can also help physicians examine the lungs of preoperative patients.

➡️ Role of the Respiratory Therapist
According to Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, the respiratory therapist is highly involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with pulmonary vascular disease. A skilled RT may be the first to recognize the signs and symptoms of DVT, pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary embolism. Some examples include dyspnea, hypotension, hypoxemia, pleuritic pain, and pedal edema. In this case, the RT must communicate these findings with the physician and help form a care plan that involves potentially life-saving treatment modalities.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - What is Pulmonary Vascular Disease?
0:35 - Circulation
1:05 - Deep Venous Thrombosis
1:28 - Pulmonary Embolism
1:47 - Pulmonary Hypertension
2:07 - Ventilation–Perfusion (VQ) Scan
2:41 - Role of the Respiratory Therapist

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