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Pathophysiology of Hypoxemia in COVID-19 Lung Disease
- Source :
- Clinics in Chest Medicine; June 2023, Vol. 44 Issue: 2 p239-248, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- As the pandemic has progressed, our understanding of hypoxemia in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lung disease has become more nuanced, although much remains to be understood. In this article, we review ventilation-perfusion mismatching in COVID-19 and the evidence to support various biologic theories offered in explanation. In addition, the relationship between hypoxemia and other features of severe COVID-19 lung disease such as respiratory symptoms, radiographic abnormalities, and pulmonary mechanics is explored. Recognizing and understanding hypoxemia in COVID-19 lung disease remains essential for risk stratification, prognostication, and choice of appropriate treatments in severe COVID-19.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02725231
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Clinics in Chest Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs62355634
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccm.2022.11.007