Feasibility and safety of general anesthesia for bronchial thermoplasty: a description of early 10 treatments
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DOI: 10.1007/s00540-018-2485-9
Abstract: Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a recently introduced bronchoscopic treatment for patients with asthma refractory to pharmacotherapy. Intraprocedural sedation management is important for successful performance of BT. However, the results of general anesthesia in patients undergoing… read more here.
Keywords: anesthesia; safety; procedure; feasibility ... See more keywords
The acute effects of bronchial thermoplasty on FEV1.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.03.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND The most common adverse effect of bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is short-term aggravation of asthma immediately following the procedure. However, the magnitude and duration of this deterioration, and its predisposing factors are yet to be… read more here.
Keywords: deterioration; upper lobe; acute effects; post ... See more keywords
Indirect comparison of bronchial thermoplasty versus omalizumab for uncontrolled severe asthma
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DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1337789
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) as an add-on therapy for uncontrolled severe asthma is an alternative to biologic therapies like omalizumab (OM). We conducted an indirect treatment comparison (ITC) to appraise comparative effectiveness of BT… read more here.
Keywords: omalizumab; treatment; severe asthma; uncontrolled severe ... See more keywords
Bronchial thermoplasty in severe asthma in Australia
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.13372
Abstract: Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is an approved bronchoscopic intervention for the treatment of severe asthma. However, limited published experience exists outside of clinical trials regarding patient selection and outcomes achieved. read more here.
Keywords: asthma australia; bronchial thermoplasty; severe asthma; thermoplasty severe ... See more keywords
Bronchial thermoplasty: Redefining its role.
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DOI: 10.1111/resp.13887
Abstract: In this review, we trace (i) the origins of bronchial thermoplasty, (ii) the development of a solid evidence base for efficacy and safety, (iii) the emerging understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of action and (iv)… read more here.
Keywords: bronchial thermoplasty; redefining role; thermoplasty redefining;
Bronchial thermoplasty: State of the art
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DOI: 10.1111/resp.14312
Abstract: Since the publication of a sham‐controlled, randomized trial (AIR2) and subsequent marketing approval by the US Food and Drug Administration, we have significantly advanced our understanding of bronchial thermoplasty (BT)'s scientific basis, long‐term safety, clinical… read more here.
Keywords: bronchial thermoplasty; state art; thermoplasty; thermoplasty state ... See more keywords
Bronchial Thermoplasty Global Registry (BTGR): 2-year results
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053854
Abstract: Objectives Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a device-based treatment for subjects ≥18 years with severe asthma not well controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-agonists. The Bronchial Thermoplasty Global Registry (BTGR) collected real-world data on subjects… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplasty global; global registry; registry btgr; year ... See more keywords
P50 Clinical outcomes and micro-costing of bronchial thermoplasty in severe asthma in the UK
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DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2019-btsabstracts2019.193
Abstract: Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a cost-effective (Zafari Z et al. PLoS One. 2016, 11:1) therapy for severe asthma (SA) delivered in three bronchoscopic procedures. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recently recognized the safety and… read more here.
Keywords: severe asthma; bronchial thermoplasty; micro costing; reference costs ... See more keywords
P13 Bronchial thermoplasty maintains a long-term reduction in peripheral blood eosinophils in severe asthma
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210983.155
Abstract: Introduction Severe Asthma, characterised by persistent symptoms despite maximal medical therapy, represents 5% of asthma cases. Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) is a novel therapy where radiofrequency thermal energy is applied to airways distal to the main-stem… read more here.
Keywords: year; severe asthma; blood eosinophils; peripheral blood ... See more keywords
Bronchial thermoplasty attenuates bronchodilator responsiveness
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DOI: 10.1152/physiol.2023.38.s1.5794965
Abstract: Objective: Bronchial thermoplasty is an effective intervention to improve respiratory symptoms and to reduce the rate of exacerbations in uncontrolled severe asthma. A reduction in airway smooth muscle is arguably the most widely discussed mechanisms… read more here.
Keywords: response; physiology; salbutamol; bronchial thermoplasty ... See more keywords
Acute effects of bronchial thermoplasty: a matter of concern or an indicator of possible benefit to small airways?
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00029-2017
Abstract: Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a non-pharmacological treatment developed in the last two decades that has been proposed for the treatment of difficult-to-control asthma despite current standard asthma treatment [1–3]. This technique consists of delivering temperature-controlled… read more here.
Keywords: small airways; thermoplasty matter; acute effects; matter concern ... See more keywords