Evaluation of FVC/DLCO ratio as a predictor for pulmonary hypertension in patients with interstitial lung diseases
Conclusion: FVC%/ DLCO% ratio is a useful noninvasive predictor for the development of PH in patients with ILDs.Keywords: Interstitial lung disease;spirometry; Pulmonary hypertension
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: eid, d., Hoda, , Mohamed-Hussein, A. A. Tags: Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease Source Type: research
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