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Pulmonary atresia

This life-threatening heart condition that's present at birth changes the way blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum

Also called PA/IVS, this rare congenital heart defect is diagnosed at or shortly after birth. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect

This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a hole in the heart. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Pulmonary edema

Get more information about the causes of this potentially life-threatening lung condition and learn how to treat and prevent it.
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Pulmonary embolism

A blood clot blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. Often the clot starts in a leg and travels to the lung.
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Pulmonary fibrosis

Thickened and scarred lung tissue makes it hard for the lungs to work well. Symptoms are shortness of breath that worsens, cough, tiredness and weight loss.
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Pulmonary hypertension

This lung condition makes the heart work harder and become weak. Changes in genes and some medicines and diseases can cause it. Learn more.
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Pulmonary valve disease

Learn about the types of lung valve disease and treatment options at Mayo Clinic.
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Pulmonary valve stenosis

When the valve between the heart and lungs is narrowed, blood flow slows. Know the symptoms of this type of valve disease and how it's treated.
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Pyloric stenosis

In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
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Pyoderma gangrenosum

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and risk factors of this skin condition with open sores, along with advice on how to cope with it.
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Rectal prolapse

This rare condition happens when the rectum slips outside of the anus. Find out about symptoms and treatment.
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