(I28) Other diseases of pulmonary vessels

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42 507 in individuals diagnosis other diseases of pulmonary vessels confirmed
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3 696 deaths with diagnosis other diseases of pulmonary vessels
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9% mortality rate associated with the disease other diseases of pulmonary vessels

Diagnosis other diseases of pulmonary vessels is diagnosed Women are 6.74% more likely than Men

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Men receive the diagnosis other diseases of pulmonary vessels

1 635 (8.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis other diseases of pulmonary vessels

2 061 (9.1 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease other diseases of pulmonary vessels - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 60-64

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features other diseases of pulmonary vessels

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Other diseases of pulmonary vessels - what does this mean

Other diseases of pulmonary vessels occur when the walls of the vessels become thickened or narrowed due to inflammation, infection, or other causes. this can lead to a decrease in blood flow to the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing, chest pain, and other symptoms.

What happens during the disease - other diseases of pulmonary vessels

Other diseases of pulmonary vessels are a group of disorders that involve the pulmonary vasculature and can lead to a variety of symptoms, including dyspnea, chest pain, and fatigue. these diseases can be caused by a variety of factors, such as inflammation, infection, trauma, or a genetic predisposition. in some cases, the disease can lead to pulmonary hypertension or pulmonary fibrosis, which can further damage the vessels and lead to serious complications. treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination of the patient
  • Chest X-ray
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Arterial blood gases
  • Echocardiogram
  • CT scan of the chest
  • MRI of the chest
  • Pulmonary angiography
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Pulmonary angiography

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce symptoms and slow down the progression of other diseases of pulmonary vessels.
  • Medication to reduce inflammation and improve breathing
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Chest physiotherapy
  • Inhaled bronchodilators
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Surgery to remove damaged tissue
  • Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and avoiding air pollution
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14 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Other diseases of pulmonary vessels - Prevention

The best way to prevent other diseases of pulmonary vessels is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including not smoking, controlling blood pressure, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly. additionally, it is important to recognize and treat any underlying conditions that may increase the risk of pulmonary vessel disease, such as diabetes or high cholesterol.

Specified forms of the disease

(T47.0) Poisoning: Histamine H 2 -receptor antagonists
(T47.1) Poisoning: Other antacids and anti-gastric-secretion drugs
(T47.2) Poisoning: Stimulant laxatives
(T47.3) Poisoning: Saline and osmotic laxatives
(T47.4) Poisoning: Other laxatives
(T47.5) Poisoning: Digestants
(T47.6) Poisoning: Antidiarrhoeal drugs
(T47.7) Poisoning: Emetics
(T47.8) Poisoning: Other agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system
(T47.9) Poisoning: Agent primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system, unspecified