A PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF PULMONARY PROFILE IN PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER WITH REFERENCE TO ARTERIAL OXYGEN SATURATION AND PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS.
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 9
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cirrhosis of liver and its complications including pulmonary dysfunction are a major cause of death among adults and have several clinical implications with regard to their early detection and management. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: Evaluation of patients for pulmonary manifestations in cirrhotic patients with special reference to arterial hypoxemia and lung function. METHODOLOGY: A prospective analysis of cirrhotic patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS: The prevalence of arterial hypoxemia in cirrhotic patients was present in 10 %, out of which 66.6% patients were detected to have Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS). The severity of hypoxemia was positively correlated with severity of liver disease assessed by Child Pugh Score. CONCLUSION: Liver cirrhosis is associated with pulmonary complications. The early identification is crucial as it affects the prognosis and guides the further management.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Chaitra. S, Prof. Dr. Anbazhagan. G
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP636234
- DOI -
- Views 96
- Downloads 0
CLINICAL OUTCOME IN ISCHEMIC STROKES WITH INTERNAL CAROTID OCCLUSION-A STUDY FROM TEACHING HOSPITAL IN KARNATAKA
Aim: To study clinical features and outcome of patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke with internal carotid artery occlusion. Material and methods: Our study was a retrospective observational study. Patients pres...
EFFECT OF ISOLATED AND COMBINED YOGIC PRACTICES AND PHYSICAL EXERCISES ON BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS
The aim of the study was designed to determine the effect of isolated and combined yogic practices and Physical Exercises ob Blood sugar level among Diabetic Patients. To attain the purpose, sixty (N=60) men diabetic pat...
Studies on Effect of Physical Factors on Protease Production in Seed-Borne Fungi of Green Gram (Phaseolus Aureus Roxb)
Green gram (Phaseolus aureus Roxb.) is one of the most important legume crops grown in Marathwada region. The seeds of green gram are found to be heavily infested with variety of fungi. The fungi associated with the seed...
Menstrual Hygiene Practices Among Adolescent Girls
Menarche is a female’s first menstruation that takes place in puberty, generally occurring sometime between ages of ten and eighteen. Menarche indicates that a females reproductive organ have become functionally active....
An Article on Mri Imaging of Atypical Thigh Pathologies
Thigh pathologies are common in orthopedic practice. In this Article I discuss two common conditions presenting atypically as thigh pain. paget disease and thigh hemorrhage are discussed.