Possible Serological Markers to Predict Mortality in Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Possible Serological Markers to Predict Mortality in Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

<i>Background and objectives:</i> Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has a particularly poor prognosis, and most IPF-related deaths are due to acute exacerbation (AE) of this condition. Few reports about biomarkers to predict prognosis of AE-IPF have been published since the release of...

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Main Authors: Yoshimasa Hachisu, Keisuke Murata, Kousuke Takei, Takuma Tsuchiya, Hiroaki Tsurumaki, Yasuhiko Koga, Takeo Horie, Atsushi Takise, Takeshi Hisada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
acute exacerbation
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
mortality
CRP
LDH
total cholesterol
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/5/132

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