Cardiopulmonary Function Articles & Analysis
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The GOLD 2024/2025 reports emphasize that spirometry is required to establish the diagnosis of COPD, with a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.7 serving as the defining criterion for persistent airflow limitation in the appropriate clinical context.Health awareness campaigns have also highlighted the value of lung function testing. For instance, World COPD Day 2024 adopted the ...
Vertebral compression fractures can cause thoracic deformity, abdominal compression, and affect cardiopulmonary function.(3) fragility fracturesFractures that occur non-traumatically or with minor trauma are fragility fractures, such as falls from or below standing height or from other everyday activities. ...