Status:
COMPLETED
Using NT-proBNP to Detect Chronic Heart Failure in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Lund University
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Heart Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The aim of the present study was to evaluate if the analysis of NT-proBNP might be used as an initial step for the diagnosis of chronic heart failure in patients with COPD in primary health care, and ...
Detailed Description
Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD were examined regarding chronic heart failure. 1. An interview regarding symptoms: breathlessness, orthopnoea, night cough, nocturia, walking distance. 2. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged 65 years and older with the following diagnosis codes according to International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems - Tenth Revision:J44 (COPD) and J41, J42 (chronic bronchitis) registered during the period 1 January 2008-16 April 2008 according to the electronic patient record.
Exclusion
- Impaired cognitive function and/or anticipated difficulties in carrying out spirometry due to immobility,
- psychiatric disorders or terminal illness.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01801722
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
March 7 2018
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Primary health care center.
Olofström, Blekinge County, Sweden, 29332