Patient (condition)
 
Aliases:
Interstitial fibrosis
Fibrosing alveolitis

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A process in which normal lung tissues are progressively replaced by FIBROBLASTS and COLLAGEN causing an irreversible loss of the ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream via PULMONARY ALVEOLI. Patients show progressive DYSPNEA finally resulting in death.

Do NOT confuse with idiopathic pulmonary-fibrosis

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Assess for symptoms and signs suggestive of pulmonary hypertension. There may be little room for optimisation, but clarification of severity with the aid of a physician may help determine perioperative risk and need for postoperative monitoring in a high dependency unit.

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Assess renal function if either tacrolimus or cyclosporine have been used in the management of the patient's disease as these can cause renal impairment. #ref

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