kardiopulmonal
Cardiopulmonal, or cardiopulmonary, refers to the integrated function and interaction of the heart and the lungs. The term is used to describe medical aspects that involve both cardiovascular and respiratory systems, including physiology, diagnostics, and therapies.
The heart circulates blood that is low in oxygen to the lungs, where it is oxygenated, and
Clinical use includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a life-saving technique combining chest compressions and ventilations. Cardiopulmonary bypass
Common conditions affecting cardiopulmonary health include heart failure, ischemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
Etymology: the term combines Greek kardia for heart and pneumon for lung; in medical usage, cardiopulmonary