Reduction of lung hyperinflation improves cardiac preload, contractility, and output in emphysema

Conclusions: Reduction of hyperinflation using BLVR with endobronchial valves significantly improved cardiac preload, myocardial contractility, and cardiac output, without changes in pulmonary artery pressures.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 1, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: van der Molen, M., Hartman, J., Vanfleteren, L., Kerstjens, H., Van Melle, J., Willems, T., Slebos, D. Tags: 01.02 - Rehabilitation and chronic care Source Type: research