C-reactive protein at discharge, diabetes mellitus and ≥1 prior hospitalization predict early readmission in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

E. Crisafulli, A. Huerta, R. Méndez, M. Guerrero, R. Martinez, N. Soler, S. Sethi, R. Menéndez, A. Torres (Mantova, Italy; Barcelona, Valencia, Spain; Buffalo, United States Of America)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Novel evidence relating to respiratory treatment development
Session: Novel evidence relating to respiratory treatment development
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 966
Disease area: Airway diseases

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