High suPAR and Low Blood Eosinophil Count are Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission and Mortality in Patients with COPD.

Kjell Erik Julius Håkansson Charlotte Suppli Ulrik Nina Skavlan Godtfredsen Thomas Kallemose Ove Andersen Jesper Eugen-Olsen Kristoffer Maarsaa Line Jee Hartmann Rasmussen

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2020)

In this cohort of COPD patients acutely admitted to a hospital, elevated suPAR concentrations were associated with both higher risk of all-cause readmission and mortality, whereas higher blood eosinophil count was associated with lower risk of mortality.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
healthcare
risk factors
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
lung function
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peripheral blood
emergency department
adverse drug
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes