DLCO versus DLCO/VA as predictors of pulmonary gas exchange [PDF]
Respiratory Medicine, 2006 The diffusing capacity of the lung is usually reported as both the diffusing capacity (DLCO) and the diffusing capacity divided by the alveolar volume (DLCO/VA). However, it is unclear which measure to use when interpreting pulmonary gas exchange. We therefore conducted this study to determine whether the DLCO or the DLCO/VA is a better predictor of ...
David A. Kaminsky +2 more
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Effect of alveolar volume on the interpretation of single breath DlCO
Respiratory Medicine, 1997 Single-breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity in the whole lung (DLCO) and per unit alveolar volume (DLCO/VA), as expressed in percentage of normal values, gave discordant results when VA of the patients was abnormal. It was hypothesized that normal reference values were inappropriate to interpret data collected in such patients.
A. Frans +4 more
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Long-term alveolar-capillary diffusion impairments after severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia [PDF]
Annals of MedicineBackground Persistent respiratory symptoms and impaired gas exchange are common in patients recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia. The Lung Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) and Carbon Monoxide Transfer Coefficient (KCO) do not adequately ...
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Relevance of partitioning DLCO to detect pulmonary hypertension in systemic sclerosis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 We investigated whether partitioning DLCO into membrane conductance for CO (DmCO) and pulmonary capillary blood volume (Vcap) was helpful in suspecting precapillary pulmonary (arterial) hypertension (P(A)H) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients with or ...
Nadia Sivova +16 more
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The FEV1/DLCO Ratio as an Effective Predictor of Severity and Survival in COPD-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: A Retrospective Analysis. [PDF]
J Clin MedPatel R, Pescatore J, Gayen S.
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Reference equations for DLNO and DLCO in Mexican Hispanics: influence of altitude and race [PDF]
BMJ Open Respiratory ResearchObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate pulmonary diffusing capacity for nitric oxide (DLNO) and pulmonary diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) in Mexican Hispanics born and raised at 2240 m altitude (midlanders) compared with those born and raised at sea level (lowlanders).
Laura Gochicoa‐Rangel +8 more
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The diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide - an independent predictor of interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - results of a prospective study [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Rheumatology, 2023 Background. The diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) represents the most sensitive independent factor for highlighting the interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA-ILD).
Maria-Luciana Anton +4 more
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Lung ultrasound for assessing disease progression in UIP and NSIP: a comparative study with HRCT and PFT/DLCO. [PDF]
BMC Pulm MedMilad N +8 more
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Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 2021 Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable, and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities, usually caused by ...
Hamdy M Abd-Allah +3 more
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Respiratory disorders of post-COVID-19 syndrome
Терапевтический архив, 2023 Aim. Assess the functional state of trespiratory system and effectiveness of therapeutic tactics for broncho-obstructive syndrome (BOS) in patients in the post-COVID period. Materials and methods.
Igor V. Leshchenko +3 more
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