CT Scans Can Detect Differences In Lung Blood Flow Patterns, Which Identify Smokers Most At Risk Of Emphysema

Using CT scans to measure blood flow in the lungs of people who smoke may offer a way to identify which smokers are most at risk of emphysema before the disease damages and eventually destroys areas of the lungs, according to a University of Iowa study…

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