Table 2 Causes of early (0–6 months from discharge) and late (> 6 months from discharge) mortality
From: Relative lymphocyte count as an indicator of 3-year mortality in elderly people with severe COPD
Cause of death | n Early death | n Late death |
|---|---|---|
Progressive pulmonary failure | 44 | 12 |
Acute myocardial infarction | 11 | 20 |
Stroke | 8 | 13 |
Cancer | 0 | 9 |
Sudden death | 1 | 3 |
Others | 2 | 3 |