Combined effects of lung function, blood gases and kidney function on the exacerbation risk in stable COPD: Results from the COSYCONET cohort

Alterations of acid-base metabolism are an important outcome predictor in acute exacerbations of COPD, whereas sufficient metabolic compensation and adequate renal function are associated with decreased mortality. In stable COPD there is, however, only limited information on the combined role of acid-base balance, blood gases, renal and respiratory function on exacerbation risk grading.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - June 9, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: F.C. Trudzinski, K. Kahnert, C.F. Vogelmeier, P. Alter, F. Seiler, S. F ähndrich, H. Watz, T. Welte, T. Speer, S. Zewinger, F. Biertz, H.-U. Kauczor, R.A. Jörres, R. Bals, COSYCONET consortium Source Type: research