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Incidence of pulmonary embolism during COPD exacerbation.
Akpinar, Evrim Eylem; Hosgün, Derya; Akpinar, Serdar; Ataç, Gökçe Kaan; Doganay, Beyza; Gülhan, Meral.
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  • Akpinar EE; Ufuk University School of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara, Turkey, MD. Department of Chest Diseases, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Hosgün D; Ufuk University, School of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara, Turkey, MD. Department of Chest Diseases, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Akpinar S; Chest Surgery Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, MD. Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Ataç GK; Ufuk University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Turkey, MD. Department of Radiology, Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Doganay B; Ankara University, School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Ankara, Turkey, PhD. Department of Biostatistics, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Gülhan M; Ufuk University, School of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara, Turkey, Chief. Department of Chest Diseases School of Medicine, Ufuk University, Ankara, Turkey.
J Bras Pneumol ; 40(1): 38-45, 2014.
Article en En, Pt | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24626268
OBJECTIVE: Because pulmonary embolism (PE) and COPD exacerbation have similar presentations and symptoms, PE can be overlooked in COPD patients. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of PE during COPD exacerbation and to describe the clinical aspects in COPD patients diagnosed with PE. METHODS: This was a prospective study conducted at a university hospital in the city of Ankara, Turkey. We included all COPD patients who were hospitalized due to acute exacerbation of COPD between May of 2011 and May of 2013. All patients underwent clinical risk assessment, arterial blood gas analysis, chest CT angiography, and Doppler ultrasonography of the lower extremities. In addition, we measured D-dimer levels and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) levels. RESULTS: We included 172 patients with COPD. The prevalence of PE was 29.1%. The patients with pleuritic chest pain, lower limb asymmetry, and high NT-pro-BNP levels were more likely to develop PE, as were those who were obese or immobile. Obesity and lower limb asymmetry were independent predictors of PE during COPD exacerbation (OR = 4.97; 95% CI, 1.775-13.931 and OR = 2.329; 95% CI, 1.127-7.105, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of PE in patients with COPD exacerbation was higher than expected. The association between PE and COPD exacerbation should be considered, especially in patients who are immobile or obese.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Embolia Pulmonar / Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Incidence_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En / Pt Revista: J Bras Pneumol Año: 2014 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía Pais de publicación: Brasil
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Embolia Pulmonar / Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Incidence_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En / Pt Revista: J Bras Pneumol Año: 2014 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía Pais de publicación: Brasil