Plasma fibrinogen levels increase pulmonary infection risk among spinal cord injury patients: Study
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-10-25 19:45 GMT | Update On 2024-10-26 05:56 GMT
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A recent study published in the journal of BMC Pulmonary Medicine showed that elevated plasma fibrinogen levels dramatically raise the risk of pulmonary infections (PI) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Pulmonary infections are a major source of morbidity and mortality in this group and were far more likely to occur in patients with spinal cord injury. Due in part to respiratory myasthenia, which impairs lung function and coughing capacity and is frequent following SCI, such infections are more dangerous for individuals with SCI. Respiratory dysfunction appeared as one of the most severe and potentially deadly effects for individuals with cervical SCI, whereas pneumonia was a prevalent and major complication.
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