Simple computed tomography (CT) scan is a strong predictor of the risk of exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), say researchers. The research team says that an increase in the size of the pulmonary artery relative to the size of the aorta is a valid indicator that a patient with COPD is at risk for exacerbating their disease. These exacerbations of COPD are associated with accelerated loss of lung function, worsened quality of life ...Monday, 3 September 2012
Simple CT Scan Can Predict Worsening COPD: Study
Simple computed tomography (CT) scan is a strong predictor of the risk of exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), say researchers. The research team says that an increase in the size of the pulmonary artery relative to the size of the aorta is a valid indicator that a patient with COPD is at risk for exacerbating their disease. These exacerbations of COPD are associated with accelerated loss of lung function, worsened quality of life ...
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