Gas exchange11 Apr 2024 10:08
Once xenon is in the lungs, it begins to dissolve into the tissues of the body. When it does this, it gives off distinct MRI signals. By measuring these distinct signals, we can image xenon dissolved in red blood cells (“RBCs”) and other pulmonary tissues (“Membrane”). This process is similar to how oxygen is transported from the airspaces of the lungs to the blood. Thus, we can image how well the body is performing this “gas exchange”.
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