Predictors of one-year mortality after hospitalization for an exacerbation of COPD

Predictors of one-year mortality after hospitalization for an exacerbation of COPD

Abstract Background Hospitalization for a severe exacerbation of COPD (eCOPD) is an important event in the natural history of COPD. Identifying factors related to mortality 1 year after hospitalization could help determine interventions to reduce mortality. Methods In a prospective, observational, m...

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Main Authors: Cristóbal Esteban, Ady Castro-Acosta, Carlos Jose Alvarez-Martínez, Alberto Capelastegui, José Luis López-Campos, Francisco Pozo-Rodriguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive
Hospitalization
Mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-018-0574-z

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