National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics 
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A lung transplant is surgery to remove a person's diseased lung and replace it with a healthy lung from a deceased donor. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis (sar-koy-DO-sis) is a disease of unknown cause that leads to inflammation. This disease affects your body's organs. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Asbestos Related Lung Diseases
Asbestos-related lung diseases are diseases caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a mineral that, in the past, was widely used in many industries. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Video-Sleep Apnea Patient Testimonial
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. Millions of Americans have sleep apnea. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Video-Sarcoidosis Patient Testimonial
Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that leads to inflammation. The disease can affect any organ in your body, but it's more likely to affect some organs than others. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Video-Iron-Deficiency Anemia Patient Testimonial
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common condition that usually develops over time if the body doesn’t have enough iron to build healthy red blood cells. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Video-High Blood Pressure Patient Testimonial
High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to heart disease and many other health problems. If you have the condition, you can take steps to control it. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - May 25, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia is a condition in which the body can't make enough healthy red blood cells because it doesn't have enough vitamin B12. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - April 4, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your body. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - April 4, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - April 4, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Lung Ventilation-Perfusion Scan (VQ Scan)
A lung ventilation/perfusion scan, or VQ scan, is a test that measures air and blood flow in your lungs. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - March 30, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera, or PV, is a rare blood disease in which your body makes too many red blood cells. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - March 30, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Many germs—such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi—can cause pneumonia. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - March 30, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Revised Article-Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed. (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Topics - March 30, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
