Interactions:The Integrated Functioning of Heart and Lungs

摘要: The heart and lungs are two dynamic organ systems functioning in a highly integrated inter-relationship within the unique negative pressure environment of intact thorax. Noninvasive imaging techniques have afforded us opportunity to study interdependence these structures with evaluation focused both on intra inter relationships. It is through recognition interdependent phenomena that one begins appreciate their importance prediction total mechanical response cardiopulmonary system when piecing together individual characteristics determined components held isolation. Highlights number measurements made from what has been termed electron beam x-ray CT as well recent work utilizing magnetic resonance (MRI) presented. Our earlier related intracardiac interrelationships serving maintain at near constant volume throughout cardiac cycle. Here we will expand include heart-lung lung-heart interactions they affect pulmonary function. overall theme integration dictate function functional efficiency.