Publications by authors named "Haley Belt"
Article Synopsis
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common condition affecting about 25% of people, and this study focuses on its effects in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
- The research involved a case-control study over 22 years, comparing patients with CF who experienced unexplained breathing issues to matched controls, highlighting differences in pulmonary artery pressure and other measurements.
- Findings suggest that PFO is linked to increased hypoxemia and more frequent pulmonary exacerbations in CF patients but does not appear to impact survival rates.
