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2. Intrapleural pressure - Wikipedia

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   Intrapleural pressure is different from intrathoracic pressure. The thoracic cavity is the space that includes the pleura, lungs, and heart, while the pleural space is only the space between the parietal pleura and visceral pleura surrounding lungs. Intrapleural pressure depends on the ventilation phase, atmospheric pressure, and the volume of ...

3. Pneumothorax - Wikipedia

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   It is not unusual for the mediastinum (the structure between the lungs that contains the heart, great blood vessels, and large airways) to be shifted away from the affected lung due to the pressure differences. This is not equivalent to a tension pneumothorax, which is determined mainly by the constellation of symptoms, hypoxia, and shock. [13]

4. Hemothorax - Wikipedia

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   A hemothorax (derived from hemo-[blood] + thorax [chest], plural hemothoraces) is an accumulation of blood within the pleural cavity.The symptoms of a hemothorax may include chest pain and difficulty breathing, while the clinical signs may include reduced breath sounds on the affected side and a rapid heart rate.

5. 9 Weird Symptoms Cardiologists Say You Should Never Ignore

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   For both men and women, the most common heart-attack symptoms are chest pain and shortness of breath. “But women are much more likely than men to present with what we call atypical symptoms ...

6. Heart Signs & Symptoms: When to go to the Hospital - AOL

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   The Heart Failure Society of America has given us a simple way to remember the 5 early subtle signs of heart failure. Learn more on this episode of Wellness Wednesdays! Heart Signs & Symptoms ...

7. Pleural cavity - Wikipedia

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   The pleural cavity, or pleural space (or sometimes intrapleural space), is the potential space between the pleurae of the pleural sac that surrounds each lung.A small amount of serous pleural fluid is maintained in the pleural cavity to enable lubrication between the membranes, and also to create a pressure gradient.