STS/ACC TVT v3 Education-Sequence# 13216 - 13218 FEV1% Predicted and DLCO Predicted (Video 1:18)

Sequence# 13216 - 13218 FEV1% Predicted and DLCO Predicted (Video 1:18)

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The target value and title for Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) has changed from version 2.1 to version 3.0. In version 2.1, the target value was based on the last value between 6 months before the procedure and the start of the procedure. In version 3.0, the target value is based on the last value between 12 months before arrival and the start of the first procedure. Similarly, the assessment method and target value for DLCO (Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide) has changed. In version 2.1, DLCO was assessed using the adjusted value, while in version 3.0, DLCO will be assessed using the predicted value. The target value has also changed to capture the last value between 12 months before arrival and the start of the first procedure.

Keywords

Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1)

target value

version 2.1

version 3.0

DLCO