Ascertainment of Individual Risk of Mortality for Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Authors

Roland M. du Bois · Imperial College London

Derek Weycker · Policy Analysis (United States)

Carlo Albera · University of Turin

Williamson Z. Bradford

Ulrich Costabel · Ruhrlandklinik

Alex Kartashov · Policy Analysis (United States)

Lisa Lancaster · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Abstract

The prognosis for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may be accurately determined using four readily ascertainable predictors. Our simplified scoring system may be a valuable tool for determining prognosis and guiding clinical management. Additional research is needed to validate the applicability and accuracy of the scoring system.

Topics & Keywords

Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 184, Issue 4, pp. 459-466

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201011-1790oc

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