Predictive factors of 90-days post-discharge COPD acute exacerbation's recurrence

Conclusions: Severe deterioration of lung function, anemia, past history of severe AE, need for ventilatory support and Pyocyanic AE were identified as the most predictive factors for early recurrence of AE after H and are associated with poor prognosis.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ben Saad, A., Mribah, H., Cheikh Mhammed, S., Fahem, N., Joobeur, S., Rouatbi, N., El Kamel, A. Tags: 1.12 Clinical Problems - COPD Source Type: research