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Heart and lung disease, X-ray C018 / 0498
Heart and lung disease. Coloured X-ray of the chest of an 80 year old patient with heart and lung disease. The patient is a former miner and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an enlarged left ventricle (at centre right) of the heart. COPD is a collection of diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Damage to the lung tissue (seen as opaque plaques) reduces gas exchange in the lungs. The heart has to pump harder to get oxygen to the body. As it is a muscle, the heart grows if it has an increased work load. A pacemaker (upper right) has also been fitted, to supply electrical impulses to the heart to keep it beating regularly
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This print showcases the intricate details of heart and lung disease in an 80-year-old patient. The subject, a former miner, is depicted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an enlarged left ventricle at the center right of the heart. COPD encompasses various conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which have caused damage to the lung tissue visible as opaque plaques on the X-ray. The consequences of this condition are evident: reduced gas exchange in the lungs necessitates increased effort from the heart to supply oxygen to the body. As a result, we witness how this vital muscle has grown due to its heightened workload. To regulate its rhythm, a pacemaker has been implanted in the upper right portion of the chest, providing electrical impulses that ensure regular beating. This monochrome image not only serves as a diagnostic tool but also highlights both medical advancements and occupational hazards faced by individuals like miners throughout their lives. It underscores how long-term exposure to harmful substances can lead to severe health issues later in life. Through this photograph captured by ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we gain insight into complex cardiac and respiratory disorders while appreciating scientific progress aimed at improving patients' quality of life.
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