The Body-Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise Capacity Index in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Authors

Bartolomé R. Celli · St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Claudia Côté

José M. Marı́n · Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet

Ciro Casanova · Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria

María Montes de · Hospital Clínico Universitario de Caracas

Reina A. Mendez · Hospital Clínico Universitario de Caracas

Víctor Pinto Plata · St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Abstract

The BODE index, a simple multidimensional grading system, is better than the FEV1 at predicting the risk of death from any cause and from respiratory causes among patients with COPD.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Asthma and respiratory diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 350, Issue 10, pp. 1005-1012

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa021322

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