Key result
COPD was associated with a higher unadjusted prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy compared to no COPD (17.7% vs 12.1%), but this relationship was no longer significant after adjusting for age.
Why the study?
Is COPD associated with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and impaired echocardiographic findings in the general population?
Cross-Sectional (n=5,890)
Is COPD associated with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and impaired echocardiographic findings in the general population?
Absolute Event Rate: 17.7% vs 12.1%
In the general population, the higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and unfavorable risk profile in COPD patients is mainly driven by their older age.
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Age explains the COPD-LVH association in cross-sectional data; leaves open independent effects in prospective studies.
Lange et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in COPD and Cardiovascular Disease (n=5,890). COPD vs. No COPD was evaluated on Left ventricular hypertrophy. COPD was associated with a higher unadjusted prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy compared to no COPD (17.7% vs 12.1%), but this relationship was no longer significant after adjusting for age.
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