Prediction of risk of COPD exacerbations by the BODE index.

摘要: Summary Objectives This study assesses the power of BODE index, a multidimensional grading system that predicts mortality, to predict subsequent exacerbations in patients with COPD. Design Prospective cohort study. Patients and interventions A total 275 COPD were followed every 6 months up 8 years (median 5.1 years). Baseline clinical variables recorded index was calculated. We investigated prognostic value quartiles (scores 0–2, 3–4, 5–6 7–10) for both number severity requiring ambulatory treatment, emergency room visit, or hospitalization. Results The annual rate 1.95 (95% CI, 0.90–2.1). mean time first exacerbation inversely proportional worsening (7.9 yrs, 5.7 3.4 yrs 1.3 scores 7–10, respectively). Similarly, visit 6.7 3.6 2.0 0.8 (all p 1 alone ( Conclusions is better predictor than FEV alone.