Publications by authors named "Luciano Escudero"
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious global health problem that is ranked third among the leading causes of death worldwide. However, underdiagnosis remains common, especially in Spain. The CARABELA-COPD initiative aims to address these issues by optimizing processes across the diverse healthcare settings in Spain.
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- The study assessed outcomes, resource use, and costs related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by analyzing a cohort of patients who visited the emergency department in 2018.
- In a sample of 2,384 COPD patients, the study found high mortality rates—23.4% within one year—and significant readmission rates, with costs totaling approximately €14.6 million.
- The findings highlight the need for specialized programs to improve care for COPD patients due to their high mortality, readmission rates, and substantial economic burden on the healthcare system.
Introduction And Objectives: This real-world study-the first of its kind in a Spanish population-aimed to explore severe risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause death following exacerbations in a large cohort of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Methods: We included individuals with a COPD diagnosis code between 2014 and 2018 from the BIG-PAC health care claims database. The primary outcome was a composite of a first severe cardiovascular event (acute coronary syndrome, heart failure decompensation, cerebral ischemia, arrhythmia) or all-cause death following inclusion in the cohort.