Preserved ratio impaired spirometry in relation to cardiovascular outcomes: A large prospective cohort study

Thursday, May 11th, 2023

This prospective cohort study, which used data from subjects enrolled in the UK Biobank, examined the association between the presence of PRISm at baseline (n=329,954) and PRISm trajectories over time (n=22,781) and the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events. Pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio) was assessed at baseline using the Vitalograph Pneumotrac spirometer.