[Respiratory function in atheromatous arteriosclerosis].
VC, MEVS and Tiffeneau index values were studied in patients with atheromatous arteriosclerosis. Pronounced subnormal levels, directly proportional to the degree of atheroma, were observed. These are attributed to flow variations due to reduction of the calibre of the bronchial arteries.
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II Clinica Chirurgica dell'Università di Milano
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005540:Forced Expiratory Flow Rates; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014797:Vital Capacity