Publications by authors named "Carmen Rodriguez Menendez"
Med Clin (Barc)
December 2004
Article Synopsis
- Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a hereditary condition that raises the risk of lung and liver diseases. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and phenotypic distribution of AATD in Spain.
- Data from selected cohorts showed that around 9.17 million people in Spain may be affected by AATD, with varying frequencies of its phenotypes.
- The study concludes that AATD is common yet often goes undiagnosed in the Spanish population.
