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Diaphragmatic dysfunction after heart or lung transplantation

R Dorffner1, K Eibenberger, S Youssefzadeh

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Vienna, Austria.

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation : the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Diaphragmatic dysfunction is common after heart and lung transplantation, impacting patient recovery. Bedside sonography reliably detects this condition, aiding in early diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Diaphragmatic dysfunction can occur post-heart or lung transplantation.
  • Assessing its incidence and impact is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate diaphragmatic dysfunction incidence and outcomes after heart/lung transplantation.
  • Assess bedside sonography's utility in diagnosing diaphragmatic dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective evaluation of 33 heart and 27 lung transplant recipients.
  • Utilized diaphragm sonography and fluoroscopy for assessment.

Main Results:

  • Diaphragmatic dysfunction detected in 12.1% of heart and 7.4% of lung transplant recipients.

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  • Dysfunction correlated with higher pneumonia incidence and longer intubation times.

    • Conclusions:

    • Diaphragmatic dysfunction is common post-transplantation.
    • Bedside sonography is a reliable diagnostic tool.
    • Diaphragmatic dysfunction negatively influences patient recovery.