Article
Czech multicenter research database of severe COPD.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2014
Novotna Barbora, Koblizek Vladimir, Zatloukal Jaromir, Plutinsky Marek, Hejduk Karel, Zbozinkova Zuzana, Jarkovsky Jiri, Sobotik Ondrej, Dvorak Tomas, Safranek Petr
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been recognized as a heterogeneous, multiple organ system-affecting disorder. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) places emphasis on symptom and exacerbation management. The aim of this study is examine the course of COPD and its impact on morbidity and all-cause mortality of patients, with respect to individual phenotypes and...
Topics
- Comorbidity
- Czech Republic
- Databases, Factual
- Disease Progression
- Humans
- Phenotype
- Prognosis
- Prospective Studies
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Quality Improvement
