Late Breaking Abstract - Optimizing FEV1/FVC threshold to predict COPD hospitalization and mortality: NHLBI pooled cohorts study
Published: Sep 15, 2018
Abstract
Background: Current guidelines use FEV1/FVC<0.70 to define COPD. This fixed threshold is based on expert recommendation and remains controversial. Aim: To identify the FEV1/FVC threshold that optimally predicts COPD morbidity and mortality. Methods: The NHLBI Pooled Cohorts Study harmonized and pooled data from US general population cohorts. Spirometry was quality-controlled to 2005 ATS/ERS standards. COPD...
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Late Breaking Abstract - Optimizing FEV1/FVC threshold to predict COPD hospitalization and mortality: NHLBI pooled cohorts study
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Sep 15, 2018
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