Elevated pulmonary vascular resistance predicts mortality in COPD patients
Katarina Zeder, Alexander Avian, Gerhard Bachmaier, Philipp Douschan, Vasile Foris, Teresa Sassmann, Natascha Troester, Luka Brčić, Michael H. Fuchsjaeger, Leigh M. Marsh, Bradley A. Maron, Horst Olschewski, Gábor Kovács
Abstract
<b>PVR >5 WU proved to be the strongest independent haemodynamic predictor of mortality in COPD patients. This threshold may best identify COPD patients with severe pulmonary vascular disease.</b>https://bit.ly/3v4QE96
Topics & Concepts
COPDMedicineCardiologyInternal medicineVascular resistanceIntensive care medicineHemodynamicsPulmonary Hypertension Research and TreatmentsChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchCardiovascular Function and Risk Factors