Table 2 Methodology utilized to define slowly vs. rapidly progressive IPF
From: Aberrant innate immune sensing leads to the rapid progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Physiological (over first year of follow-up) |
   Consistent FVC decrease > 10% |
   Consistent DLCO decrease > 15% |
Event based (over first year of follow-up) |
   All cause mortality |
   Acute exacerbation |