Table 2.
Diagnosis of comorbidities in patients with IPF
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 1191) | (N = 1292) | (N = 1136) | |
| CCI, mean (SD) | 3.2 (2.7) | 3.2 (2.7) | 3.2 (2.7) |
| Number of chronic conditions, mean (SD) | 5.9 (2.0) | 5.9 (2.0) | 5.9 (2.0) |
| Conditions, n (%) | |||
| COPD (including emphysema) | 636 (53.4) | 692 (53.6) | 646 (56.9) |
| Cardiovascular conditions | 573 (48.1) | 626 (48.5) | 581 (51.1) |
| Bacterial pneumonia | 364 (30.6) | 380 (29.4) | 351 (30.9) |
| Lung cancer | 49 (4.1) | 39 (3.0) | 43 (3.8) |
| Pulmonary hypertension | 101 (8.5) | 131 (10.1) | 79 (7.0) |
| GERD | 332 (27.9) | 378 (29.3) | 336 (29.6) |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 176 (14.8) | 199 (15.4) | 169 (14.9) |
| Obesity | 95 (8.0) | 106 (8.2) | 87 (7.7) |
CCI = Charlson Comorbidity Index, COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, GERD = gastroesophageal reflux
Cardiovascular conditions included ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension