Impact of Pulmonary Embolism on Acute Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation

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Turk M., Yildirim F., Sevimli N., KÖKTÜRK N.

GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.28, no.3, pp.168-170, 2017 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.12996/gmj.2017.51
  • Journal Name: GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.168-170
  • Keywords: Pulmonary embolism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, exacerbation, COPD, PREVALENCE, ADMISSION, RISK
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to assess effect of pulmonary embolism ( PE) on clinical and laboratory parameters of patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Risk factors for PE development were also evaluated.