A Prospective Study of Cardiovascular Risk of Patients Admitted for Acute Exacerbation of COPD
This is a prospective study to assess the burden of existing or hidden cardiovascular (CV) and renal disease in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in a Hong Kong public hospital setting. By implementing a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) discharge care bundle with integrated CV/renal screening, the study aims to quantify undiscovered disease prevalence, evaluate risk factors for future exacerbations, and compare re-admission rates against historical controls, ultimately informing integrated cardiopulmonary management strategies.
• Age ≥40 years
• Patients hospitalized due to COPD exacerbation.
• Patients diagnosed with COPD, a confirmed COPD diagnosis with a specific FEV1/FVC ratio (\<0.70)
• Able to provide informed consent