The respiratory physiome: Clustering based on a comprehensive lung function assessment in patients with COPD.

Ingrid M L AugustinMartijn A SpruitSarah Houben-WilkeFrits M E FranssenLowie E G W VanfleterenSwetlana GaffronDaisy J A JanssenEmiel F M Wouters

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Based on an integrated assessment of lung function variables, seven pathophysiological clusters can be identified in COPD patients. These clusters poorly predict functional performance and health status.

Keyphrases

lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
single cell
patient reported outcomes
rna seq