Why the study?
Does COPD increase the risk of stroke in the general population?
Does COPD increase the risk of stroke in the general population?
COPD is associated with an increased risk of stroke, which is largely driven by the shared risk factor of smoking, though the risk is markedly elevated following an acute severe exacerbation.
COPD may raise stroke subtype risks; leaves open whether shared factors or exacerbations mediate, warranting targeted trials.
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Portegies et al. (2015) studied this question.
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