Al-Razi Award (Second place for physicians): Assessment of left ventricular performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Methods Thirty consecutive patients with COPD admitted to the intensive care unit were subjected to conservative therapy and assessment of LV functions, including CO, mean arterial pressure (MAP), stroke volume, ejection fraction, and diastolic function by the 3 methods mentioned.

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Published in:Journal of critical care 2012-10, Vol.27 (5), p.e16-e16
Main Authors: Rashad, Rania, MSc, Khalaf, Mervat M., MD, Ragab, Dalia, MD, Fawzy, Suzy, MD, Radwan, Wahid, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Critical Care
Hypertension
Mortality
Pulmonary arteries
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Summary:Methods Thirty consecutive patients with COPD admitted to the intensive care unit were subjected to conservative therapy and assessment of LV functions, including CO, mean arterial pressure (MAP), stroke volume, ejection fraction, and diastolic function by the 3 methods mentioned.
ISSN:0883-9441
1557-8615
DOI:10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.07.024