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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy in evaluating cerebral
metabolite imbalance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Research Authors
Alaa EL-din Thabiet Hassana, Ahmad M. Shaddada, Radwa Kamel Solimanc
Research Journal
Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Research Publisher
Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
Vol. (12), No. (1), January-March 2018
Research Website
DOI: 10.4103/ejb.ejb_28_17
Research Year
2018
Research_Pages
14-19
Research Abstract

Rationale Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a
powerful research tool and has been proved to provide
additional clinically relevant information for several diseases
such as brain tumors, metabolic disorders, and systemic
diseases.
Aim The aims of this study were to evaluate cerebral
metabolic imbalance in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and to correlate the abnormalities with
spirometric and gasometric parameters.