Clinical characteristics and prognostic analysis of microscopic polyangiitis with diffuse alveolar haemorrhage.

CONCLUSION: The incidence and mortality of DAH are high in MPA patients. Age>65 years, sCr>500 μmol/L, PaO2/FiO2<300 mmHg and lung involvement area≥50% are independent prognostic factors for MPA with DAH.
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Source: J Rheumatol - June 30, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tang S, Li X, Zhao K, Zhou Q, Tang X Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research