Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a spectrum of obstructive airway diseases
that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and reversible or irreversible small airways …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasing cause of morbidity and
mortality worldwide and results in substantial social and economic burdens. COPD is a …

Background Pulmonary vascular alteration is an important feature of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), which is characterized by distal pulmonary vascular pruning in …

Chest computed tomography (CT) imaging is a useful tool that provides in vivo information
regarding lung structure. Imaging has contributed to a better understanding of COPD …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a major contributor to hospitalization and
healthcare costs in North America. While the hallmark of COPD is airflow limitation, it is also …

Background Thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans are widely performed in clinical
practice, often leading to detection of airway or parenchymal abnormalities in asymptomatic …

During the last few decades, enormous strides have been made in the treatment and
characterization of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects …

The diagnosis, prognostication, and differentiation of phenotypes of COPD can be facilitated
by CT scan imaging of the chest. CT scan imaging of the chest is a prerequisite for lung …

RATIONALE Peripheral airways disease play an important role in the pathophysiology of
COPD. Manual assessment of airway dimensions on chest CT is extremely time consuming …