Sentences with phrase «major damage to the lungs»

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Parasites of such considerable size located in such a vital area do very serious damage, not only to the heart but also to the lungs and the surrounding major blood vessels.

[1] The parasite is commonly called «heartworm»; however, adults often reside in the pulmonary arterial system (lung arteries), as well as the heart, and a major effect on the health for the animal is a manifestation of damage to the lung vessels and tissues.

They live in the dog's bloodstream and cause major damage to the heart and lungs and often result in death.

The presence of heartworms causes extensive damage to the heart, the lungs, and the surrounding major blood vessels.

As these worms increase in number and grow larger they soon begin to cause severe damage to the dog's heart, lungs and other major organs.