An increased risk of pulmonary hypertension in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema: a meta-analysis
Abstract Background and aim Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE). Whether the incidence of PH is increased in CPFE compared with pure pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema remains unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the risk of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02425-4 |