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Ksmiles123 Check-In 02/05/2026
Hello! A basic review of the heart and lung connection: The heart and lungs are confined within the chest cavity and share
different functions. When lung diseases reduce oxygen delivery, it can place stress on the
right heart. The heart
pumps oxygen-poor blood
from the right side into the lungs via the pulmonary
artery, where gas
exchange occurs in tiny air sacs called alveoli. I am not writing this to alarm you but to inform you that it is
important to keep an eye on your vital signs- your blood pressure, your heart rate,
swelling of feet and lower legs, and your cholesterol levels. Your primary care provider may recommend an
appointment with a cardiologist to do further
diagnostic testing, such as an echo, a stress test, or other tests. Let us know if
you have any specific questions. Below is a video on how to take your own vital
signs:
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