Mar 7, 2017 · The diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is used to measure the body's ability to transfer oxygen across the alveolar-capillary membrane. [1] Internists use this test to ...

Jul 26, 2024 · In the current study, "a DLCO of < 45% almost perfectly identified patients with nonplexiform vasculopathy with prominent pulmonary microvascular disease," they said.

Nov 28, 2022 · They identify commonly applied reference equations for interpreting diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) and lung volumes but stop short of endorsing any one equation over another.

Sep 12, 2024 · A study found abnormal lung perfusion in long-COVID patients with normal CT scans, highlighting pulmonary vascular issues. At ERS 2024, researchers call for further investigation into …

Apr 12, 2007 · Can diffusion capacity be used as a measure of pulmonary hypertension in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

The ERS/ESTS guidelines state that DLCO should be routinely measured during preoperative evaluation of lung resection candidates, regardless of whether the spirometric evaluation is abnormal.

Sep 11, 2024 · In the current study, the researchers reviewed 5-year data from 52 of the 190 adults with severe emphysema who were originally randomized to treatment with the Zephyr valve or standard …

Feb 21, 2011 · A study of bleomycin toxicity showed that asymptomatic drops in lung function scores caused 20% of bleomycin doses to be missed and 20% of patients to receive less than their planned …

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