Association of metabolic syndrome and prognosis in elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia
MetS is an independent predictor of worse short-term outcomes in elderly CAP patients, including higher mortality and longer hospital stays. Early recognition and management of MetS may improve prognosis in this high-risk population.
Authors
- Ruijuan Wu
- Yongfeng Cheng
- Li Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0595-0761)
- Jie Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9792-5127)
- Xiaofeng Tang
Institutions
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital (CN)
- Huanggang Central Hospital (CN)
- Hefei First People's Hospital (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pulmonary Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03914-4
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00