Open AccessPrognostic value of cardiac troponin I during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A prospective study
Author(s) -
Saleha Noorain
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.173052
Subject(s) - medicine , copd , exacerbation , troponin i , acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , prospective cohort study , mortality rate , glasgow coma scale , cardiology , surgery , myocardial infarction
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. It is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Acute exacerbations of COPD are common and are associated with worsening lung function and mortality.