Methods We identified COPD patients with proven PE between October, 2005 and October,
2015. Patients in risk classes III–V on the basis of the PESI score were excluded. We …

Purpose We aimed to determine the incidence and the prognostic impact [mortality and
length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay (LOS)] of pulmonary embolism (PE) in critically ill …

INTRODUCTION A higher prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) has been noted among
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in those with acute …

Background Platelet count is a prognostic indicator in the general population and elderly.
Thrombocytosis during acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) has been associated with …

BACKGROUND: Patients with COPD are at a high risk for pulmonary embolism (PE)
because of systemic inflammation and co-existing comorbidities. We aimed to determine the …

Introduction Evidence suggests that platelets play a significant role in inflammation in
addition to their role in thrombosis. Systemic inflammation is linked to poor short and long …

Background To examine the incidence, clinical characteristics, and in-hospital outcomes of
pulmonary embolism (PE) among hospitalized patients with or without chronic obstructive …

Objective Platelet activation in COPD patients is associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular events. We aimed at assessing the mean platelet volume (MPV), as an index …

Aim Prospectively evaluate the incidence of pulmonary embolism and risk factors for this life-
threatening disease on chronic hypoxemic patients treated in intensive respiratory care unit …

Objective: In most countries, nearly 6% of the adults are suffering from chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), which puts a huge economic burden on the society. Moreover …