Eosinophil-to-Platelet Ratio in Comparison With Dyspnea, Eosinopenia, Consolidation, Acidemia, and Atrial Fibrillation (DECAF) Score in Acute Exacerbation of COPD: A Prospective Observational Study
EPR, derived from routine hematology, may serve as a quick and affordable bedside marker to assist in early risk stratification and clinical decision-making in patients hospitalized with AECOPD.
Authors
- Ponnathota Vindhya
- R Divya
- Kolla Vinod
Institutions
- Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.97807
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00