Lung function and exercise capacity 6 months after hospital discharge for critical COVID-19

Lung function and exercise capacity 6 months after hospital discharge for critical COVID-19

Abstract Background The significant morbidity caused by COVID-19 necessitates further understanding of long-term recovery. Our aim was to evaluate long-term lung function, exercise capacity, and radiological findings in patients after critical COVID-19. Methods Patients who received treatment in ICU...

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Main Authors: Salla Kattainen, Anna Lindahl, Tuula Vasankari, Henriikka Ollila, Kirsi Volmonen, Päivi Piirilä, Paula Kauppi, Juuso Paajanen, Hanna-Riikka Kreivi, Linda Ulenius, Tero Varpula, Miia Aro, Jere Reijula, Johanna Hästbacka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
COVID-19
ARDS
Critical care
Lung function
Exercise capacity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-022-02023-w

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