Are peak oxygen uptake and self-reported physical health strong predictors of long-term survival after heart transplantation?
Peak oxygen uptake and self-reported physical health are strong predictors for long-term survival in HTx recipients. VO2peak is a crucial measurement and should be more frequently used after HTx.
The application of a SLI at birth in preterm infants with respiratory distress may decrease the need for mechanical ventilation without inducing evident adverse effects.