Hepatopulmonary syndrome is a rare condition that affects the lungs in people with severe lung disease. This condition happens when the blood vessels in the lungs expand and increase in number, making it hard for the red blood cells to properly absorb oxygen resulting in hypoxemia. Generally, people with hepatopulmonary syndrome show no symptoms.
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Is hepatopulmonary syndrome easily treatable?
Query: Hello doctor, What is hepatopulmonary syndrome? How long does a patient with hepatopulmonary syndrome last if not treated? Do patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome get treated easily? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hepatopulmonary syndrome is a syndrome of shortness of breath associated with hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood of arteries). This is caused by vasodilation of blood vessels in the lungs in patients with liver disease. If liver tra... Read Full »