Increased risk of acute coronary syndrome in patients with bronchiectasis: A population-based cohort study.

Chin-Tun HungShu-Fen LiWei-Sheng Chung

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

Bronchiectasis patients, particularly those experiencing frequent exacerbations with three or more ER visits and consequent hospitalization per year, are at an increased ACS risk.

Keyphrases

acute coronary syndrome
cystic fibrosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
percutaneous coronary intervention
antiplatelet therapy
peritoneal dialysis
atrial fibrillation
breast cancer cells