Hidden danger in lung scopes: air bubbles may harm brain and heart
NCT ID NCT07555990
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at how often air bubbles accidentally get into the bloodstream during bronchoscopy, a common lung procedure. Researchers used heart and brain ultrasound on about 500 adults to detect even tiny bubbles. The goal is to find out the true risk and what makes it more likely, so doctors can prevent serious complications like stroke or heart attack.
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The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Qingdao, Shangdong, 266000, China
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