Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity as a Measure of Cardiovascular Risk in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Two-Year Follow-Up Data from the ARCADE Study

Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity as a Measure of Cardiovascular Risk in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Two-Year Follow-Up Data from the ARCADE Study

<i>Background and objectives</i>: Cardiovascular (CV) disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with COPD have increased arterial stiffness, which may predict future CV risk. However, the development of arterial stiffnes...

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Main Authors: Nichola S. Gale, Ali M. Albarrati, Margaret M. Munnery, Barry J. Mcdonnell, Victoria S. Benson, Ruth M. Tal-Singer, John R. Cockcroft, Dennis J. Shale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
COPD
comorbidities
cardiovascular risk
arterial stiffness
progression
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/4/89

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