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Dr. Said Chaaban presents Interstitial Lung Disease by discussing the historical and physical history as well as lung exams. He then discusses risks, causes of death, disease progression and various treatments.
Read MoreIn this presentation, Dr. Molly Howsare first describes the initial work-up for diagnosing cystic fibrosis. She then discusses the pathophysiology and organ system manifestations of cystic fibrosis and finishes with a discussion on treatment.
Read MoreDr. Hala Karnib presents Ventilation 101 by defining oxygenation versus ventilation, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, and mechanical ventilation. With NIPPV, Dr. Karnib discusses indications/ contraindications, equipment, and settings. She then describes indications, modes of mechanical ventilation, and trouble shooting for mechanical ventilation.
Read MoreDr. Hiram Rivas Perez presents Asthma by discussing the definition, prevalence, risk of developing asthma, and diagnosis. He then goes on to discuss the history of asthma as well as diagnostic testing. After, he presents different treatments along with various cases as examples.
Read MoreIn this presentation, Dr. Karim El-Kersh discusses the definition, physiology, and risk factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He then discusses diagnosis, consequences, and lastly, treatment.
Read MoreDr. Hiram Rivas Perez presents COPD by first discussing pulmonary function tests, the epidemiology and pathophysiology of COPD, and its diagnosis. He then discusses management from stable COPD to COPD exacerbation as well as additional therapies and lung cancer screening.
Read MoreIn this lecture, Dr. El-Kersh discusses the classification of Pulmonary Hypertension as well as the definition of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. He then discusses the pathophysiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Read MoreDr. Perez presents sarcoidosis by first taking listeners along the case of a healthy 28 year old nonsmoker with two months of having a dry cough, bilateral ankle pain, no fever and no rashes with normal exams. He then begins to explain and compare the different signs for sarcoidosis and how they may instead be a link to other diseases.
Read MoreDr. Nunley presents lung transplantation by taking listeners along the case of a specific patient, his lungs, and the process that occurs before and after lung transplantation. From matching a donor to retrieving the organs, Dr. Nunley explains the ins and outs of organ donors and their road to transplantation.
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