Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning changes in physiology following lung transplant?
A. In patients with pulmonary hypertension, changes in right ventricular function and pulmonary artery pressure takes weeks to months to resolve
B. In single lung transplantation, changes in pulmonary function are seen almost immediately following transplantation
C. Patients with double lung transplants have both better pulmonary function studies as well as better exercise capabilities
D. After single-lung transplant, ventilation perfusion mismatch persists and carbon dioxide retention is seen
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning changes in physiology following lung transplant?
A. In patients with pulmonary hypertension, changes in right ventricular function and pulmonary artery pressure takes weeks to months to resolve B. In single lung transplantation, changes in pulmonary function are seen almost immediately following transplantation C. Patients with double lung transplants have both better pulmonary function studies as well as better exercise capabilities D. After single-lung transplant, ventilation perfusion mismatch persists and carbon dioxide retention is seen