An applied study on the assessment of concomitant pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on whole-lung CT imaging histologic features

Key Points

• Concomitant pulmonary hypertension was identified in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, enhancing diagnosis.
• The model incorporates CT imaging features, D-dimer levels, and the MPA/AA ratio for noninvasive evaluation.
• Integration of these factors improves clinical support for identifying pulmonary hypertension in COPD.
• This tool may enable early diagnosis in clinical settings, potentially allowing better management of these patients.