The purpose of this research study is to see if a special CT scan (dual-energy CT) provides useful information in patients undergoing bronchsoscopic lung volume reduction (valve placement for emphysema). The investigators will enroll up to 30 participants in this study from University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. All of the participants from this study will undergo their valve procedure at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
13
Patient will receive Dual Energy CT
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Change in lung perfusion as measured by duel-energy computed tomography
Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks
Change in walk distance as measured by six-minute walk test
Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks
Change in FEV1 as measured by pulmonary function test
Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks
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