COPD and advanced emphysema can greatly affect individuals' lung function and hinder their ability to lead a fulfilling life. Fortunately, there are promising and innovative treatments available that have the potential to improve the quality of life for those who are struggling. We discuss the latest treatment options with UChicago Medicine experts including Dr. Kyle Hogarth, Pulmonologist and Professor of Medicine, Dr. Ajay Wagh, Interventional Pulmonologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dr. Renea Jablonski, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Dr. Lucia Madariaga, Assistant Professor of Surgery.
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Dr. Kyle Hogarth's introduction
01:09 Dr. Wagh's introduction
01:28 Explain COPD procedures
02:54 What happens to the lungs with COPD
03:34 Explain your procedure for COPD or advanced emphysema
04:50 How do you replace valves?
06:13 How does a patient prepare for this procedure?
07:08 How does a patient rehabilitate after this procedure?
08:12 How long does this procedure take?
08:31 How does this procedure impact a patient?
10:32 How important is smoking to emphysema?
13:16 Discuss the clinical trials at this moment
14:44 Why is UChicago Medicine special for these procedures?
16:36 Explain this new software that searches for emphysema
17:56 What's the difference between COPD and emphysema?
19:48 Dr. Madariaga's introduction
19:58 Explain lung volume reduction surgery
21:08 Why does a patient need lung volume reduction?
22:27 How do patients know they need lung volume reduction?
23:55 When is a lung transplant required?
24:34 How does someone get referred to this program?
25:19 How does a patient feel after a lung volume reduction feel?