Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that can be uncomfortable and disruptive, often appearing without warning. While they are usually harmless and short-lived, frequent ...

April 19, 2005 — Implantation of a minimally invasive diaphragm pacing system (DPS) with therapeutic electrostimulation may help maintain diaphragm function and slow or arrest the rate of respiratory ...

The aim of intramuscular diaphragm stimulation is to make the diaphragm contract, strengthening it and allowing full or partial weaning from mechanical ventilation. This procedure needs intact phrenic ...

Hiccups occur when the diaphragm contracts suddenly and unintentionally. The diaphragm is your main breathing muscle and separates your lung space from your abdominal space; as it contracts, the air ...

W.N. (N.H.I. 02–51–66), a 29-year-old man, was admitted to the National Heart Institute for evaluation of a heart murmur and abnormal . . . From the Section of Cardiology, Clinic of Surgery, National ...

Standard care for managing chronic respiratory failure in people with high spinal cord injuries includes non-invasive forms of ventilation support (such as bi-level positive airway pressure). In ...