Superficial to the gland is the sternum. Lying deep to the thymus are the great vessels and the cranial part of the pericardium. The two lobes of the gland differ in size, and in many individuals the right lobe overlaps the left lobe. The thymus is about 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 6 mm thick.
Because the onset of the disease is gradual, many cases are not diagnosed until irreversible damage has occurred. Episodes of worsening symptoms (called exacerbations) are common in patients who have emphysema. Exacerbations become more frequent in advanced disease. Other symptoms of emphysema include the following: Cyanosis (bluish tint to the lips, fingertips, and skin; caused by low levels of oxygen [O2] in the blood) Edema (swelling; commonly in the feet and ankles)
The signs and symptoms of embolic stroke include: Sudden changes in the face, numbness in one part of the face, inability to smile or drooping of lips to one side. Weakness or numbness in arms, legs or one side of the body, appearing suddenly can be a symptom of Embolic Stroke. Sudden difficulty in seeing objects with one or both eyes,