The role of echocardiographic parameters in predicting survival of patients with lung diseases referred for lung transplantation

ConclusionLV echocardiographic parameters (LVESD or LVEDD) are useful in predicting survival in patients with end ‐stage lung diseases, mainly in IPF patients awaiting LT. Other parameters (RV/LV ‐ 4CH and RVOT‐PLAX dilatation) may also influence survival.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 31, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jolanta Nowak, Bartosz Hudzik, Jacek T. Niedziela, Piotr Rozentryt, Marek Ochman, Piotr Przyby łowski, Marian Zembala, Mariusz Gąsior Tags: Original Article Source Type: research