The FVC/DLCO Ratio is a Useful Predictor of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease

Assiut University95 enrolled

Overview

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common disorder among patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The symptoms are usually nonspecific and overlooked. Thus, a noninvasive screening modality is recommended for early detection of PH because of its potentially significant impact on treatment strategy and clinical outcomes. Objectives: To evaluate the usefulness of assessing forced vital capacity (FVC%), diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO%), and FVC%/DLCO% ratio to predict pulmonary hypertension among patients with ILDs.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Interstitial Lung Disease Pulmonary Hypertension

Interventions

Pulmonary function testDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

forced vital capacity and diffusing capacity

Eligibility

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Inclusion Criteria: * This retrospective study included all patients diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD) who were followed up by the chest department of a tertiary hospital between September 2016 and January 2017 Exclusion Criteria: * patients with occupational history * collagen vascular disease predisposing them to lung disorders * patients who could not undergo pulmonary function testing

Locations (2)

AssiutU

Asyut, Egypt

Pulmonology Departments

Asyut, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

value of FVC/DLCO in predicting PAH in IPF

To evaluate the usefulness of assessing forced vital capacity (FVC%), diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO%), and FVC%/DLCO% ratio to predict pulmonary hypertension among patients with ILDs

Time frame: 6 months