학술논문
Serum magnesium is an independent predictor of frequent readmissions due to acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Report
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Source
Respiratory Medicine. July, 2008, Vol. 102 Issue 7, p999, 5 p.
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Language
English
ISSN
0954-6111
Abstract
To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2008.02.010 Byline: Surya Prakash Bhatt, Pooja Khandelwal, Sudip Nanda, Jill C. Stoltzfus, Gloria T. Fioravanti Keywords: COPD; Frequent readmissions; Magnesium Abbreviations: AECOPD, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; SD, standard deviation; FEV.sub.1, forced expiratory volume in the 1s; PFT, pulmonary function test Abstract: Predictors of readmission for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are not well defined. Identifying modifiable predictors may help reduce the burden of readmissions. This study was done to evaluate the role of serum magnesium in frequent readmissions. Author Affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, St. Luke's Hospital, 801, Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA Article History: Received 26 September 2007; Accepted 9 February 2008