Systematic review and meta-analysis reveals increased cardiovascular risk in bronchiectasis, highlighting the need for targeted preventive strategies.
The increased cardiovascular risk among people with bronchiectasis underscores the critical need to raise awareness of this association and to develop preventive strategies accordingly. Further translational studies are imperative to gain a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between inflammation, the immune system and endothelial dysfunction in this patient group.
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