Low physical activity is associated with mortality in COPD, but until now, only on the basis of self-reported activity levels. Waschki et al prospectively followed 170 people (~75% men, ~65 years old) with stable COPD for 48 months. Besides spirometry (mean FEV1 56% predicted), the investigators also collected other data expected to be predictive, including ankle-brachial index, inflammatory biomarkers, all the parameters of established prognostic indices (like BODE), BNP, echocardiography, etc.
In COPD, there are the quick -- and the dead
In COPD, there are the quick -- and the dead
In COPD, there are the quick -- and the dead
Low physical activity is associated with mortality in COPD, but until now, only on the basis of self-reported activity levels. Waschki et al prospectively followed 170 people (~75% men, ~65 years old) with stable COPD for 48 months. Besides spirometry (mean FEV1 56% predicted), the investigators also collected other data expected to be predictive, including ankle-brachial index, inflammatory biomarkers, all the parameters of established prognostic indices (like BODE), BNP, echocardiography, etc.