Assessment of the charlson comorbidity index score, CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores in predicting death in patients with thoracic empyema

Patients with thoracic empyema have an increased risk of mortality, but their absolute rate of mortality depends on age and comorbidities.

Source: Heart and Lung - January 19, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Jengyuan Wu, Chienming Liu, Shangsen Lee, Yuhung Kuo, Tengfu Hsieh Source Type: research