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Reason of death.
| Reason of death | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Progression of IPF; respiratory failure | 35 (47.9) |
| Acute exacerbation of IPF | 9 (12.3) |
| Heart failure | 9 (12.3) |
| Other primary malignancy | 5 (6.8) |
| Lung cancer | 3 (4.1) |
| Rhythm disorder, cardiac arrest | 2 (2.7) |
| Pneumonia | 2 (2.7) |
| Stroke | 1 (1.4) |
| Other | 5 (6.8) |
| Unknown | 2 (2.7) |
IPF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
