Publications by authors named "Rudolf A Joerres"
Article Synopsis
- This study explored how CT imaging of pulmonary vessels relates to lung function, disease severity, and mortality risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Researchers used automatic software to analyze CT scans from a nationwide cohort, focusing on the features of arterial and venous vessels during breathing.
- Findings revealed that certain expiratory vessel characteristics, particularly venous volume, are significant predictors of lung function and mortality in COPD patients.