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Oct 2026
Clinical significance of the DECAF score in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) depends on the frequency and severity of exacerbations. The DECAF score (dyspnea, eosinopenia, consolidation, acidemia, and atrial fibrillation) is a cost-effective tool used to predict exacerbation outcomes. This study examines its relat...
Ayşe Çifci, S. Duyar, D. Kaymaz et al.
· Eurasian Journal of Pulmonol... · 0 citations