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B-Mode Ultrasound Assessment of Diaphragm Structure and Function in Patients With COPD

Authors :
Baria, Michael R.
Shahgholi, Leili
Sorenson, Eric J.
Harper, Caitlin J.
Lim, Kaiser G.
Strommen, Jeffrey A.
Mottram, Carl D.
Boon, Andrea J.
Source :
Chest; September 2014, Vol. 146 Issue: 3 p680-685, 6p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Electromyographic evaluation of diaphragmatic neuromuscular disease in patients with COPD is technically difficult and potentially high risk. Defining standard values for diaphragm thickness and thickening ratio using B-mode ultrasound may provide a simpler, safer means of evaluating these patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692 and 19313543
Volume :
146
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Chest
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs37944457
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.13-2306