Publications by authors named "Dasaradha Ramu Barla"
Int J Appl Basic Med Res
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on understanding how liver cirrhosis affects lung function, specifically by evaluating arterial blood gas (ABG) levels and pulmonary function tests (PFT) in diagnosed patients over a two-year period.
- - A total of 64 patients participated, with a majority experiencing respiratory symptoms like breathlessness and pleural effusion; significant findings included low pH and oxygen levels, particularly among more advanced cases (Child Pugh Stage C) and patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS).
- - The research concluded that pulmonary dysfunction is prevalent in advanced liver cirrhosis, with those having HPS displaying poorer lung function metrics compared to others, indicating a link between liver and respiratory health.
