Question 1

Im a patent ductus arteriosus patient, am i allowed to get pregnant? my doctor also mentioned cardiomegaly with pulmonary congestion

Accepted Answer

A patent ductus with cardiomegaly and pulmonary congestion needs a cardiology workup to make sure the stresses of pregnancy will not complicate your health.  Your symptoms are concerning even if you do not consider pregnancy, so do not wait, as this condition can be treated.

Question 2

What is the difference between pulmonary edema and pulmonary congestion?

Accepted Answer

A matter of semantics to some physicians. The terms are often used interchangeably to describe fluid build-up in the lungs regardless of cause. More descriptive terms that are used include cardiogenic pulmonary edema and non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema.

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure with pulmonary congestion?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary congestion caused by fluid build-up in the lungs leading to shortness of breath is the main symptom of left-sided heart failure. This can progress to lower extremity swelling and abdominal bloating as the disease process worsens.

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure associated with pulmonary congestion?

Accepted Answer

Fatlgue, shortness of breath on lying down or nocturnal shortness of breath, in severe cases, coughing up pink frothy mucous , restlessness, cold sweats etc.

Question 5

What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure due associated with pulmonary congestion?

Accepted Answer

Breathlessness, especially with exertion. Easy fatigability. Impaired exercise capacity. These are early signs.  Without treatment, one becomes short of breath resting, especially when lying down (orthopnea) and at night (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea). Eventually the right heart also fails leading to swelling (edema), abdominal fluid (ascites and effusions), and cachexia (wasting).

Question 6

How could a  thoracic aortic aneurysm lead to pulmonary congestion/cough?

Accepted Answer

The aneurysm can be compressing the bronchi (airway in the lung) leading to congestion and cough. It is not common but can be seen.

Question 7

I had spontaneous pneumomediastinum. my ct scan noted "minimal interlobular septal thickening @ lung apices consistent w/pulmonary congestion". what does that mean and did the sp cause it?

Accepted Answer

The usual cause of a pneumomediatstinum is an air leak from the lungs.  The most common cause is a bleb, a balloon like structure that forms just beneath the surface of the lungs that ruptures.

Question 8

Does cardiomegaly, vascular congestion and lungs filled with water cause death my mother died because of these?

Accepted Answer

Sorry for your loss.  You describe congestive heart failure, and pulmonary oedema, which contribute to a very ominous outcome.  Modern medicine sometimes loses the battle.

Question 9

My mother was suffering from dengue. her platelates had come upto 5000. she had cardiomegaly and vascular congestion. her lungs were filled with fluid?

Accepted Answer

Dengue can cause low platelets and can cause or exaserbate congestive heart failure.  I hope she has improved.

Question 10

My mother has ovarian cancer, c. diff., pulmonary vascular congestion, bibasilar pleural effusions and cardiomegaly. is prognosis days, weeks, etc.?

Accepted Answer

I wish I had better news, but your mom' s condition is serious. Depending on her functional and nutritional status/ cancer stage she might be a candidate for hospice care if congruent with her wishes. At a minimum she should have a Palliative Care consult in order to make sure her symptoms are well controlled and her further care is aligned with her and your wishes.

Cardiomegaly with pulmonary congestion

Im a patent ductus arteriosus patient, am i allowed to get pregnant? my doctor also mentioned cardiomegaly with pulmonary congestion

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What is the difference between pulmonary edema and pulmonary congestion?

What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure with pulmonary congestion?

What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure associated with pulmonary congestion?

What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure due associated with pulmonary congestion?

How could a thoracic aortic aneurysm lead to pulmonary congestion/cough?

I had spontaneous pneumomediastinum. my ct scan noted "minimal interlobular septal thickening @ lung apices consistent w/pulmonary congestion". what does that mean and did the sp cause it?

Does cardiomegaly, vascular congestion and lungs filled with water cause death my mother died because of these?

My mother was suffering from dengue. her platelates had come upto 5000. she had cardiomegaly and vascular congestion. her lungs were filled with fluid?

My mother has ovarian cancer, c. diff., pulmonary vascular congestion, bibasilar pleural effusions and cardiomegaly. is prognosis days, weeks, etc.?

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