Stanford’s Center for Advanced Lung Disease is one of a few in the country providing specialty care for patients with cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, emphysema, pulmonary hypertension, advanced cardiopulmonary diseases, and lung transplant. Since performing the first successful heart-lung transplant more than thirty years ago, our team of pulmonary experts continues to develop innovative strategies for the treatment of advanced lung disease.
List of MD’s
Husham Sharifi, Pulmonologist
Joe Le Hsu, Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist
Yu Kuang Lai, Pulmonologist
The Lung Density Analysis service evaluates lung tissue functionality by identifying air trapping, a key marker for diagnosing emphysema. Air trapping occurs when air gets stuck in the lungs during exhalation, leading to decreased lung efficiency and breathlessness. Conditions that cause air trapping include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchiectasis, and lung scarring. Utilizing AI, we analyze lung density and texture patterns to identify areas of abnormal air retention, indicative of emphysematous changes.
By color-coding lung densities, our reports offer clear visual indicators of abnormal air retention and lung tissue functionality. This may enable healthcare professionals to quickly assess the state of a patient’s lungs, facilitating more effective management and treatment strategies for pulmonary conditions.
