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Phenotyping of COPD with MRI in comparison to same-day CT in a multi-centre trial

  • By

  • Sebastian Nauck

  • Moritz Pohl

  • Bertram J. Jobst

  • Claudius Melzig

  • Hagen Meredig

  • Oliver Weinheimer

  • Simon Triphan

  • Oyunbileg von Stackelberg

  • Philip Konietzke

  • Hans-Ulrich Kauczor

  • Claus P. Heußel

  • Mark O. Wielpütz

  • Jürgen Biederer

  • February 12, 2024

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    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused 3.28 million deaths globally in 2019, highlighting its significant health impact.

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    Recent approaches to COPD treatment emphasize phenotyping, recognizing different disease manifestations require tailored strategies.

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    Computed tomography (CT) has been the primary imaging method for COPD phenotyping, enhancing understanding of disease mechanisms.

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    This study evaluated the feasibility of MRI as a radiation-free alternative to CT for COPD phenotyping in a large cohort.

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    MRI protocols were standardized across multiple centers, ensuring consistency in assessing structural and functional lung alterations.

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Phenotyping of COPD with MRI in comparison to same-day CT in a multi-centre trial

  • by Sebastian Nauck, Moritz Pohl, Bertram J. Jobst, Claudius Melzig, Hagen Meredig, Oliver Weinheimer, Simon Triphan, Oyunbileg von Stackelberg, Philip Konietzke, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor, Claus P. Heußel, Mark O. Wielpütz, Jürgen Biederer

  • February 12, 2024

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