Jeong Ah Hwang

CT–measured diaphragmatic crus cross-sectional area and its association with short-term outcomes in acute exacerbations of COPD

Risk stratification for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in the emergency department (ED) is challenging. Conventional scoring systems, such as the Ottawa COPD Risk Scale (OCRS) and the Dyspnea, Eosinopenia, Consolidation, Acidemia, and Atrial...