Contemporary management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical applications

Article Abstract:

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be treated with short- and long-acting bronchodilators, as well as inhaled corticosteroids if necessary. Those who smoke should be encouraged to quit. Pulmonary rehabilitation may improve symptoms in some patients and those with low blood oxygen levels may benefit from home oxygen therapy. They should also receive the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.

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Contemporary management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: scientific review

Article Abstract:

Long-acting bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid drugs are the most effective treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to researchers who reviewed the medical literature from 1980 and 2002. Home oxygen therapy may benefit patients who have low blood levels of oxygen. Pulmonary rehabilitation may improve a patient's symptoms, but has no effect on long-term survival.

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Cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction: A systematic review

Article Abstract:

A research is conducted to find the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of cardiac resynchronizaton therapy in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction. The findings that it reduces the mortality and morbidity in the patients is presented.

Patient outcomes, Heart diseases, Cardiac patients, Clinical report

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