Impaired Hemorheology in Exacerbations of COPD

Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive airflow limitation. Cardiovascular-related comorbidities are established to contribute to morbidity and mortality especially during exacerbations. The aim of the current study was to determine alterations in hem...

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Main Authors: Erhan Ugurlu, Emine Kilic-Toprak, Ilknur Can, Ozgen Kilic-Erkek, Goksel Altinisik, Melek Bor-Kucukatay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1286263