Pulmonary vaso-occlusive disease
Symptoms
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Shortness of breath -
Fatigue on exertion -
Fainting - Coughing up blood
- Difficulty breathing while lying flat
Signs and tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam.
The exam may reveal:
- High blood pressure in the veins of the lungs
- Increased pressure in the neck vein (jugular vein)
- Fingernail
clubbing -
Bluish coloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis ) - Swelling in the legs
Your doctor may hear abnormal
The following tests may be done:
- Arterial blood gases
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Chest x-ray - Chest CT
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Cardiac catheterization - Pulmonary angiogram
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Echocardiogram - Lung biopsy
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