Structure and function of the pulmonary vascular bed: an update

Cardiol Clin. 1989 Nov;7(4):895-914.

Abstract

This article discusses the recent information regarding normal and abnormal structural maturation of the pulmonary vascular bed, features that govern the functional behavior of the pulmonary circulation. Special emphasis is given to the cell biology of the vessel wall.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Blood Vessels / anatomy & histology*
  • Blood Vessels / growth & development
  • Blood Vessels / ultrastructure
  • Cattle
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lung / blood supply*
  • Lung Diseases / pathology*
  • Lung Diseases / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Circulation / physiology*
  • Rats
  • Sheep
  • Swine
  • Vascular Resistance