BODE index
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The BODE Index stands for Body mass index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise is a multidimensional scoring system or capacity index used to test and predict long-term outcomes for patients who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The index uses the four factors to predict the risk of death from the disease.
External links
- The Body-Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise Capacity Index in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Assessment Tools for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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