Key result
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was associated with a 60% prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities, most commonly ischemic heart disease (21%) and heart failure (20%).
Why the study?
COPD is an increasing cause of mortality in India, and COPD patients frequently use medications that stimulate the cardiovascular system, raising concern for cardiovascular comorbidities.
Observational (n=100)
No
Cardiovascular comorbidities are highly prevalent (60%) in patients hospitalized with COPD, highlighting the need for routine cardiovascular screening in this population.
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May warrant CV screening consideration in COPD inpatients; leaves open prospective outcome impact in similar cohorts.
Aswal et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=100). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was associated with a 60% prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities, most commonly ischemic heart disease (21%) and heart failure (20%).
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