Cardio Pulmonary Disorders

• Pathogenesis
• Vascular remodelling
• Dynamic hyperinflation
• Pulmonary artery catheterization
• Respiratory Treatment and Dysrhythmias

Cardiopulmonary is a term that combines two words–cardio and pulmonary–to describe a group of diseases and conditions that affect both the heart and the lungs (pulmonary). These are serious conditions, not minor side effects that can be readily treated. Cardiopulmonary disease is a term that describes a group of illnesses that affect the heart and lungs. Because both organs are connected by the circulatory system, they rely on one another to work properly, which means that abnormalities can move from one organ system to the next. If someone have problems breathing, for example, the heart will have to work harder to deliver oxygen from lungs to the blood and the rest of the body. A disorder that causes the heart to pump blood inefficiently would impede oxygen transfer away from the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath. Because the heart and lungs are so intertwined, people who fear they might have a cardiopulmonary disease should keep note of their symptoms. Cardiopulmonary disease is particularly common in people who lead poor lifestyles, have certain genetic disorders, or smoke. Cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two frequent types of cardiopulmonary disease, and the distinction between the two is found in the organ where the condition begins.