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  2. FEV1/FVC ratio - Wikipedia

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    In obstructive lung disease, the FEV1 is reduced due to an obstruction of air escaping from the lungs. Thus, the FEV1/FVC ratio will be reduced. [4] More specifically, according to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, the diagnosis of COPD is made when the FEV 1 /FVC ratio is less than 0.7 or [8] the FEV 1 is less than 75% of predicted; [9] however, other authoritative bodies have ...

  3. File:Normal values for FVC, FEV1 and FEF 25-75.svg - Wikipedia

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    English: Normal values for Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) and Forced Expiratory Flow 25–75% (FEF25–75%).

  4. Spirometry - Wikipedia

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    Average values for FEV1 in healthy people depend mainly on sex and age, according to the diagram. Values of between 80% and 120% of the average value are considered normal. [14] Predicted normal values for FEV1 can be calculated and depend on age, sex, height, mass and ethnicity as well as the research study that they are based on.

  5. Wellness Wednesday: Why it's so important for women to ... - AOL

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    There's a lot of data that goes into understanding our bodies. We pay attention to calories, the number of steps we take in a day, heart rate, BMI, BFP and so many other numbers, but one metric ...

  6. What is a normal blood pressure reading? - AOL

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    When Dr. Oz sat Rachael Ray down for a blood pressure test during a segment of her show, he wasn't entirely pleased with the numbers he saw. In fact, he made her do it again -- and he called her ...

  7. Pulmonary function testing - Wikipedia

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    The difference between the highest values of two FVCs need to be within 5% or 150 mL. When the FVC is less than 1.0 L, the difference between the highest two values must be within 100 mL. Lastly, the difference between the two highest values of FEV1 should also be within 150 mL. The highest FVC and FEV1 may be used from each different test.

  8. Low levels of biomarker could predict heart disease risk in ...

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    The women with the highest levels of IgM anti-PC had a 73% lower risk of CVD than those in the group with the lowest levels. The reduction was most evident in the risk of ischemic heart disease ...

  9. File:Normal values for FVC, FEV1 and FEF 25-75.png - Wikipedia

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