The following is a summary of “Physiologic Pulmonary Phenotyping of Infants Born Preterm and Post-Discharge Respiratory ...
Using 3D-printed replicas of patients' hearts based on CT scan results, three professors created model circulation systems ...
Mechanically ventilated patients’ respiratory function can be improved with pulmonary rehabilitation, especially IMT and NMES.
Medicare beneficiaries with emphysema who received an endobronchial valve vs. lung volume reduction surgery faced elevated ...
and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Managing underlying medical conditions that contribute to the condition, such as obstructive sleep apnea, lung diseases, and heart valve ...
A complicated, rare heart surgery pioneered more than 50 years ago is making a comeback, due to improved techniques that yield better results.
Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.
The evidence suggests that current emphasis on avoiding excessive muscle resection, preserving pulmonary valve function, and minimizing or avoiding a right ventriculotomy will decrease the ...
New 20-year data show a survival rate of 90% with few repeat surgeries after this complex operation that can only be ...
The Zephyr Valve procedure is a minimally invasive ... To determine eligibility, patients undergo a series of tests, including: Pulmonary function testing to measure lung capacity and severity ...