COPD : heterogeneity and personalized treatment / Sang-Do Lee, editor.
2017
RC776.O3
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Title
COPD : heterogeneity and personalized treatment / Sang-Do Lee, editor.
ISBN
9783662471784 (electronic book)
3662471787 (electronic book)
9783662471777
3662471787 (electronic book)
9783662471777
Published
Berlin, Germany : Springer, 2017.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
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RC776.O3
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.2/4
Summary
This book explains how analysis of the heterogeneity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) enhances understanding of the condition and leads to improved, personalized treatment. State of the art knowledge is presented on a range of issues related to the heterogeneity of COPD, such as phenotypes (clinical, physiologic, radiologic, etc.), genotypes, and the tools to be used for dissecting heterogeneity (CT, MRI, biomarkers, etc.). Especially modern radiologic imaging holds promise in this context, and its role is described in detail with the aid of numerous illustrations. The implications of the heterogeneity for personalized treatment are clearly identified, with description of an appropriate tailored treatment strategy for each subgroup of patients. Information is provided on both current and emerging strategies, including bronchoscopic lung volume reduction and approaches to the management of pulmonary hypertension and comorbidities. This book will be a great asset in clinical practice and research for all who have an interest in COPD, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 19, 2017).
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Lee, Sang-Do, editor.
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