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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2021

The Fitter the Better? Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Can Predict Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis.

Asterios Kampouras, Elpis Hatziagorou, Thomas Kalantzis, Vasiliki Avramidou, Kalliopi Kontouli, Fotios Kirvassilis, John Tsanakas

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Article in Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Asterios KampourasPediatric Pulmonology and CF Unit, 3rd Department of Paediatrics, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-7047-9449
Elpis HatziagorouPediatric Pulmonology and CF Unit, 3rd Department of Paediatrics, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-9505-2054
Thomas KalantzisHellenic Statistics Authority, 185 10 Piraeus, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-5585-3367
Vasiliki AvramidouPediatric Pulmonology and CF Unit, 3rd Department of Paediatrics, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Kalliopi KontouliPediatric Pulmonology and CF Unit, 3rd Department of Paediatrics, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Fotios KirvassilisPediatric Pulmonology and CF Unit, 3rd Department of Paediatrics, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece.
John TsanakasPediatric Pulmonology and CF Unit, 3rd Department of Paediatrics, Hippokration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki · GRHellenic Statistical Authority · GR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe role of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in the assessment of prognosis in CF (cystic fibrosis) is crucial. However, as the overall survival of the disease becomes better, the need for examinations that can predict pulmonary exacerbations (PEx) and subsequent deterioration becomes evident.

methodsData from a 10-year follow up with CPET and spirometry of CF patients were used to evaluate whether CPET-derived parameters can be used as prognostic indexes for pulmonary exacerbations in patients with CF. Pulmonary exacerbations were recorded. We used a survival analysis through Cox Regression to assess the prognostic role of CPET parameters for PeX. CPET parameters and other variables such as sputum culture, age, and spirometry measurements were tested via multivariate cox models.

resultsDuring a 10-year period (2009-2019), 78 CF patients underwent CPET. Cox regression analysis revealed that VO

conclusionsCPET can provide valuable information regarding upcoming pulmonary exacerbation in CF. Patients with VO

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cystic fibrosisexercise testingprognosispulmonary exacerbation

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PMID34205505
PMCPMC8235320
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