Publications by authors named "Angela Giraldo"
Article Synopsis
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder linked to lung diseases like COPD, and its prevalence in Colombia is unclear despite recommendations for testing all COPD patients.
- A study was conducted with 1,107 adult COPD patients across seven care centers in Colombia to assess AATD-related mutations using samples from the oral mucosa.
- Results revealed that 13.01% of patients had genetic mutations, with only 2.07% having AATD-related mutations, highlighting the need for better diagnosis and awareness of this condition.
