Left Pulmonary Artery

Summary Information: Left Pulmonary Artery

Left Pulmonary Artery: The left pulmonary artery is one of two main branches of the main pulmonary artery. The left pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the main pulmonary artery to the smaller arteries, arterioles, and capillaries of the left lung. Gas exchange occurs where the tiny capillaries surround and come in contact with the alveoli. Here the blood cells release carbon dioxide and pick up fresh oxygen.

Conditions that can afflict the left pulmonary artery include trauma, pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and transposition of the great vessels.

Closely Related Organs: Left Pulmonary Artery

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Left Pulmonary Artery:

• Heart
• Right pulmonary artery
• Pulmonary artery
• Great vessels
• Arteries
• Arterioles
• Lungs
• Alveoli
• Cardiovascular system
• Cardiopulmonary system
• Respiratory system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Left Pulmonary Artery

The following conditions are related to the organ: Left Pulmonary Artery:

• Pulmonary hypertension
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Trauma
• Transposition of the great vessels

Sub Parts: Left Pulmonary Artery

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Left Pulmonary Artery:

• Pulmonary capillaries

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Left Pulmonary Artery

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Left Pulmonary Artery:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Hypotension
• Fatigue
• Heart failure
• Edema
• Cough

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Organs: list of all organs

Left Pulmonary Artery: Related Topics

• Pulmonary Artery
• Left
• Pulmonary
• Pulmonary symptoms
• Artery
• Artery symptoms
• Artery disease
• Artery disorder

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