Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Despite optimal pharmacological treatment, many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease remain very disabled. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, which involves the insertion of valves into the airways with the intension of improving operating lung volume, could be a valuable treatment option for some patients with advanced emphysema. In this program, participants will learn procedural tips and tricks regarding valve placement from internationally renowned EBV expert Gerard Criner, MD
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Gerard Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP
Director, Temple Lung Center
Dr. Criner is an internationally renowned pulmonologist who specializes in Pulmonary Disease, with a special focus on Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Transplant Medicine-Lung and Airway Disorders.
Medical Director, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, Temple University Hospital
Nathaniel T. Marchetti, DO has special expertise in chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, critical care, and lung transplant. He has co-authored over 65 publications with a focus on COPD, and has conducted ...
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