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CARBON MONOXIDE DIFFUSING CAPACITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Lungs
CONT

The DLCO is one part of pulmonary function tests (PFTs). The DLCO specifically measures how well the lungs handle gases, like oxygen. In patients with PH [pulmonary hypertension], the DLCO is often the only abnormal test in the PFTs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poumons
CONT

La DLCO constitue l’une des épreuves fonctionnelles respiratoires (EFR). La DLCO mesure précisément la capacité des gaz, comme l’oxygène, à passer dans les poumons. Chez les patients atteints d’HTP [hypertension pulmonaire], la DLCO est souvent le seul résultat anormal des épreuves fonctionnelles respiratoires.

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