Clinical Respiratory Physiology: Insights and Advances

Edited by renowned experts Dr. Denis O’Donnell M.D. FRCP(C) FCCP and Dr. Alberto Neder, this edition of Clinics in Chest Medicine delves into the fascinating realm of Clinical Respiratory Physiology. This comprehensive issue features a collection of informative articles that provide in-depth insights into the latest research and advancements in the field.

Articles and Topics Covered

• The Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Understanding the underlying mechanisms and implications for patient care.
• The Physiology of Mechanical Ventilation: A closer look at the principles and applications of mechanical ventilation in respiratory care.
• Exercise Pathophysiology in Congestive Heart Failure: Examining the role of exercise in managing and understanding heart failure.
• Control of Breathing: Unraveling the complex mechanisms that regulate breathing and respiration.
• Breathing at Extremes: Exploring the physiological adaptations that occur at high altitudes and in extreme environments.
• Exercise Pathophysiology in Interstitial Lung Disease: Investigating the impact of exercise on lung function and disease management.
• Importance of Physiology in Clinical Decision-Making in the ICU: The role of physiological principles in guiding critical care decisions.
• Pulmonary Hypertension and Exercise: Understanding the effects of exercise on pulmonary hypertension and patient outcomes.
• Physiologic Effects of Oxygen Supplementation During Exercise in COPD: A closer look at the benefits and limitations of oxygen therapy.
• Benefits and Pitfalls of DLCO measurements in Clinical Practice: Evaluating the usefulness of DLCO measurements in respiratory medicine.
• Cardio-pulmonary Interactions in COPD-CHF: Examining the complex relationships between cardiovascular and pulmonary systems in COPD and heart failure.
• Exercise Physiology in COPD: Understanding the impact of exercise on lung function and disease progression.
• Dyspnea of Unknown Origin: The Role of Exercise Testing: Investigating the use of exercise testing in diagnosing and managing dyspnea.
• Assessment of Ventilatory Limitation During Exercise: A review of methods and techniques for evaluating ventilatory limitation.
• Respiratory Muscle Assessment in Clinical Practice: The importance of respiratory muscle function in respiratory care.
• Exertional Periodic Breathing in Heart Failure: Understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying periodic breathing.
• Strategies to Increase Physical Activity in Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Promoting exercise and physical activity in patients with respiratory diseases.

This comprehensive issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students seeking to advance their knowledge of Clinical Respiratory Physiology. With its focus on the latest research and clinical applications, this edition is an essential addition to any medical library.

Publisher: Elsevier
1st edition, published June 3, 2019
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0323678378
ISBN-13: 978-0323678377