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Does the onset of acute exacerbations of COPD increase the risk of major adverse cardiac events?
Does the onset of acute exacerbations of COPD increase the risk of major adverse cardiac events?
Acute exacerbations of COPD are associated with a substantially increased risk of major adverse cardiac events, highlighting the need for cardiovascular monitoring and prevention in this population.
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Supports cardiovascular monitoring during COPD exacerbations; leaves open whether preventive strategies reduce MACE.
The risk of MACE increased substantially following the onset of an acute exacerbation. This highlights that prevention of cardiac events is an important goal in the management of COPD. Attention should be paid to detecting cardiovascular disease following acute COPD exacerbations.
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