Alveolar-capillary membrane diffusion measurement by nitric oxide inhalation in heart failure

Eur J Prev Cardiol

13 November Nov 2013 12 years ago
  • Magini A, Apostolo A, Salvioni E, Italiano G, Veglia F, Agostoni P

DLNO and DmNO measurements are feasible in heart failure. DmCO and DmNO provide comparable results. The correction factor to calculate Dm from DLNO in heart failure is 2.75, which is little different from the 2.63 value we observed in healthy subjects.

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