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Italian registry of patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: general data and quality of life evaluation.
COPD - 1 May 2015
Luisetti Maurizio, Ferrarotti Ilaria, Corda Luciano, Ottaviani Stefania, Gatta Nuccia, Tinelli Carmine, Bruletti Gisella, Bertella Enrica, Balestroni Gianluigi, Confalonieri Marco, Seebacher Christine, Iannacci Leonardo, Ferrari Simona, Salerno Francesco G, Mariani Frescesca, Carone Mauro, Balbi Bruno
Abstract excerpt
Alpha1-antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is a rare hereditary disorder with an estimated prevalence of about 1/5000 individuals in Italy. Deficient patients are at a higher risk of developing lung emphysema and chronic liver disease. The low estimated prevalence of AATD prompted the establishment of a registry with the aim of learning more about the natural history and the quality of care of these patients. The...
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