COPD: Should Diagnosis Match Physiology?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2019.09.039
Abstract: that the underlying mechanism(s) motivating the use of vasopressor(s) must be kept in mind. Increasing BP by a pressor combination increasing the vascular tone via different mechanisms might be correct. This approach will work well… read more here.
Keywords: copd diagnosis; diagnosis match; vascular tone; physiology ... See more keywords
[Over-diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Primary Care. Prevalence and determining factors].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2016.11.006
Abstract: INTRODUCTION COPD under-diagnosis is common in Primary Health Care medicine, due to the low use of spirometry, but there is less information about over-diagnosis of the disease in patients that have a clinical diagnosis of… read more here.
Keywords: copd diagnosis; medicine; primary care; diagnosis ... See more keywords
Concealed COPD diagnosis in candidates to thoracic surgery
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DOI: 10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.pa2448
Abstract: Introduction: pulmonary function evaluation in candidates to thoracic surgery is required to assess the risk of cardiorespiratory complications and long-term disability, to predict postoperative lung volumes and to eventually maximize respiratory function before surgery. Although… read more here.
Keywords: copd diagnosis; surgery; copd; concealed copd ... See more keywords
Impact of a Computerized Clinical Decision Support System to Improve COPD Diagnosis and Testing for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
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DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202211-954oc
Abstract: Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) are under-recognized diseases. This is in part due to the underdiagnosis and lack of confirmation of COPD, but also from poor adherence to AATD… read more here.
Keywords: system; copd; clinical decision; alpha antitrypsin ... See more keywords
Cardiovascular Diseases in COPD: From Diagnosis and Prevalence to Therapy
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DOI: 10.3390/life13061299
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is considered one of the leading causes of mortality. Cardiovascular comorbidities are diagnosed often in COPD patients, not only because of the common risk factors these two diseases share, but… read more here.
Keywords: cardiovascular comorbidities; copd diagnosis; prevalence; copd patients ... See more keywords