What are complications of COPD?

Complications of COPD can become life threatening beyond just shortness of breath and limitations of activities to include pneumonia, heart disease, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure.

Can surgery make COPD worse?

During surgery, hemodynamic (blood vessel and heart) changes can exacerbate this problem. Mucus plugs: Mucus often builds up in COPD. A period with diminished coughing and without effortful breathing can make the effects worse during your procedure.

Is the ligation of saphenofemoral junction safe?

Conclusion: The isolated ligation of saphenofemoral junction is a minimally invasive, safe and effective modality for treatment of chronic leg ulcer, and being easily performed under local anesthesia and considered to be a satisfactory procedure for treatment of leg ulcer in patients who are unfit for general anesthesia.

What are the side effects of ligation of the pulmonary artery?

The most common complications include air-leak syndromes, pulmonary oedema,125 hypotension requiring vasopressor support, 126 recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, 127 and occasionally ligation of the left pulmonary artery, or even the aorta.

How is ligation of the saphenous vein performed?

Ligation is performed under local anesthesia through an incision made parallel to the inguinal ligament at the site of the saphenofemoral junction. Saphenous vein tributaries are identified and ligated until reaching the saphenofemoral junction.

Can a COPD exacerbation be a life threatening complication?

By learning the risk factors and causes of potential COPD complications, you can make better decisions about your health and lifestyle that can protect you from these unpleasant and potentially life-threatening conditions. Perhaps the most common complication that COPD patients experience is a COPD exacerbation.